National Jelly Bean Day
April 22, Tuesday
Interesting facts about jelly beans
Popularity among presidents. US President Ronald Reagan was a big fan of jelly beans and often kept a jar of these candies on his desk.
Variety of flavors. Modern manufacturers offer more than 100 different flavors, including unusual ones such as "cola", "pumpkin pie" and even "bacon".
Connection with Easter. Although the holiday is celebrated in April, jelly beans are often associated with Easter and are used to fill Easter baskets.