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On August 12, we celebrate the hardworking and dedicated individuals who bring us our daily dose of dairy – it's Milkman Day! This holiday dates back to the early 1900s when milk delivery was a common service in many households. Before the widespread use of refrigeration, milkmen played an important role in ensuring families had fresh milk every day. Today, this holiday is a fun way to appreciate these unsung heroes and their contributions to our daily lives. So let's raise a glass of cold milk and toast to all the milkmen out there on this special day!
<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'>Inception of the Milkman</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1800s, the profession of the milkman came into existence, delivering fresh milk to households frequently due to lack of refrigeration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peak of Milkman Profession</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 1930, milk delivery was at its peak, with milkmen delivering bottles of milk right to doorstep of nearly every home in America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Decline Due to Refrigeration</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the advent of modern refrigeration, door-to-door delivery services began to decline in the 1950s as families began storing their own fresh milk.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Revival of Milk Delivery Services</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid-1970s, resurgence in home milk delivery occurred due to an interest in organic and local foods, leading to the modern "milkman" we know today.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Milkman Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Milkman Day was officially celebrated in 1994, to honor the hardworking individuals who bring us our daily dairy delights.</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'>Bake something with milk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate Milkman Day by trying out a new recipe that uses milk as one of its main ingredients. From cakes and cookies to quiches and custards, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from.</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'>Thank your local milkman</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to thank your local milkman for all their hard work and dedication on Milkman Day. Leave a note in your milk box or stop them on their route to express your gratitude.</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'>Have a milk-themed movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family and have a movie night featuring films that have a connection to milk, such as "Milk Money" or "Got Milk?" commercials. Don't forget to serve some delicious milk-based snacks!</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'>Visit a local dairy farm</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a nearby dairy farm to learn more about where your milk comes from and to support local farmers. You can even try some fresh milk straight from the source!</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'>Create a milk-themed craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get crafty and make some milk-themed decorations, such as a milk carton vase or a "Got Milk?" sign. You can even involve the whole family in this fun activity.</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'>A tribute to an important profession</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Milkman Day is a chance to honor and appreciate the hard work and dedication of milkmen/milkwomen who deliver fresh dairy products to our doorstep. This profession may be seen as old-fashioned, but it continues to play a vital role in many communities.</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'>Convenient and reliable service</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having a milkman meant not having to worry about running out of milk or dairy products. They provided a reliable service that saved people from making multiple trips to the store. With modern technology, it's easy to forget how convenient this traditional way of getting essentials was!</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'>Nostalgic memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For many people, milkmen hold sentimental value and bring back fond memories of simpler times. The sound of their trucks, the clinking of glass bottles, and the handwritten notes left for them are all part of this nostalgic experience. National Milkman Day is a chance to relive and celebrate these memories.</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'>The glass milk bottle was invented in the 1880s</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before the invention of the glass milk bottle, milkmen would carry the milk in a large metal container and distribute it into customers' own containers. The glass bottle revolutionized the delivery service by ensuring cleanliness and convenience.</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'>Milk was once delivered seven days a week</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the early 20th century, because of the lack of effective refrigeration, milk was delivered not once, but seven days a week. This ensured that families had a steady supply of fresh milk.</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'>The rise of supermarkets nearly ended the Milkman era</h3><p class='facts-content'>In addition to modern refrigeration, the rise of supermarkets in the mid-20th century nearly led to the extinction of milk delivery services, as people began to prefer self-service shopping over home deliveries.</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'>Milkmen were often part of family life</h3><p class='facts-content'>Milkmen were so familiar to their customers that they often became unofficial members of the family. They knew their customers' names, the names of their children, and even the names of the family pets.</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'>Some milkmen also delivered other grocery items</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although they were primarily known for delivering milk, many milkmen could also deliver other products such as eggs, cheese, butter, and even meat directly to the doorsteps of their customers.</p></div></div>
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