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Grab your fruitcake and get ready to toss it on January 3rd for Fruitcake Toss Day! This day is all about getting rid of that unwanted fruitcake with a good old-fashioned game of tossing it as far as you can. But don't worry, this holiday isn't just about getting rid of fruitcakes – it's also about having some fun while doing it! The tradition of throwing away fruitcakes dates back to the early 20th century when people would make them as gifts but no one wanted to eat them. So why not have a little fun and turn this traditional holiday into a friendly competition among friends? Let the games begin!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fruitcake Tradition Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fruitcakes began to gain popularity as holiday gifts during the 1800s, especially in England, starting the tradition of giving and receiving the dense, often unwanted dessert.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Unwanted Fruitcake Plague</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the mid-20th century, fruitcakes had flooded the holiday scene, often remaining uneaten, leading to a surplus of leftover fruitcakes after the holiday season.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Record of Fruitcake Tossing</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fruitcake Tossing was first documented in 1990 as a fun way to dispose of unwanted fruitcakes from the festive season.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss</div><div class='timeline-text'>The town of Manitou Springs, Colorado, held their first annual Great Fruitcake Toss, turning this quirky disposal method into a community event.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fruitcake Toss Goes National</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday went national, inviting people around the United States to partake in fruitcake tossing games on January 3rd.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a fruitcake party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a fruitcake throwing contest. Have everyone bake their own fruitcake and bring it over for the big event.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make fruitcake ice cream</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you are looking for a sweet treat, try making fruitcake ice cream. You'll need some basic ingredients like heavy cream, sugar, eggs, and of course, some chunks of fruitcake.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fruitcake bake-off</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your friends and family to compete in a fruitcake baking contest! Set up a judging panel and have everyone vote for their favorite fruitcake.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a fruitcake toss</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local events calendar and see if there is a Fruitcake Toss near you! It's a great way to meet new people and get in on some friendly competition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a fruitcake smoothie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're feeling adventurous, why not try making a fruitcake smoothie? Blend together some frozen berries, yogurt, ice cubes, and pieces of fruitcake for an interesting twist on the classic smoothie.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fruitcake Toss Day is fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fruitcake Toss Day is an opportunity to get together and have some good ole outdoor fun. Participants can come up with creative ways to compete against each other, such as by seeing who can throw their fruitcake the farthest or into a target. With prizes up for grabs and friendly competition, it's sure to be a hit!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It’s eco-friendly</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As much as we all love fruitcake, it's not something that typically gets eaten. Fruitcake Toss Day offers an environmentally-friendly way to dispose of them, rather than throwing them away in landfills or creating other forms of pollution. Plus, it’s a great way to recycle!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It creates memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Participating in Fruitcake Toss Day is sure to create fond memories you'll never forget! It's definitely something that everyone in the family can join in on and it's likely to become a yearly tradition you'll look forward to. So grab your fruitcakes and get ready to have some fun - you won't regret it!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fruitcake Toss Day Originated in Manitou Springs, Colorado</h3><p class='facts-content'>This quirky tradition started in 1995 in the city of Manitou Springs as a fun way to dispose of unwanted holiday fruitcakes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Fruitcakes can be Launched in Various Ways</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the annual event, participants have used catapults, pneumatic cannons, and even their own arm strength to send the fruitcakes flying.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Different Categories to Win</h3><p class='facts-content'>Categories for winners include the farthest toss, the most creative launch, and even an accuracy category.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Record for the Farthest Toss is Surprisingly Long</h3><p class='facts-content'>The current record for the farthest fruitcake toss is a staggering 1,420 feet, achieved with a pneumatic cannon.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Unwanted Fruitcakes are Given a Second Life</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many of the fruitcakes used in the annual toss are recycled from previous years, sparing them from the trash can and giving them a moment of flying glory instead.</p></div></div>
Fruitcake Toss Day is celebrated on January 3rd every year. In 2024, Fruitcake Toss Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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