National Taffy Day
May 23, Friday
History of Taffy and the Origin of the Holiday
Taffy appeared in the United States in the 19th century. One of the popular legends says that in the 1880s, a shop on the Atlantic City boardwalk (New Jersey) was flooded with seawater, ruining the supply of taffy. The owner, with humor, began selling it as "saltwater taffy," and the name stuck.
How to Celebrate National Taffy Day
On this day, people usually:
* Try different taffy flavors, from classic ones (vanilla, strawberry) to unusual ones (watermelon, mint, licorice).
* Visit candy shops where you can watch the taffy-making process, especially along the boardwalks on the East Coast of the USA.
* Participate in "taffy pulling" — the traditional hand-pulling of taffy that makes it airy and soft.
* Give taffy packages to friends and loved ones as a sweet souvenir.
* Organize tastings or workshops on making homemade taffy.
Why This Day Is Popular
National Taffy Day evokes nostalgia for summer vacations, walks along the boardwalks, and childhood memories. Taffy is associated with joy, carefreeness, and the taste of childhood. Additionally, its variety of flavors and colors make it appealing to all ages.
Interesting Facts
* The first mention of the word "taffy" in print dates back to 1817.
* In the 1870s, the practice of pulling taffy was introduced, giving it its characteristic texture.
* In 2005, a new type of taffy, Laffy Taffy, was introduced in the form of a long string.
* In the 1980s, National Taffy Day was officially recognized and became an annual holiday.
If you want to celebrate this day, you can organize a tasting of different taffy flavors, try making it at home, or share the treats with friends and loved ones.