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Calling all chocoholics: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is here on December 16th! This unique holiday was created to celebrate the joy of combining two delicious treats - chocolate and whatever else your heart desires. Whether you prefer fruit, nuts, pretzels or even marshmallows covered in creamy milk chocolate or decadent dark chocolate, this is the day for you. So grab a spoon and get ready to indulge!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1847</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Chocolate Bar Created</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joseph Fry and his son, confectioners in England, create the first molded chocolate bar suitable for widespread consumption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Dipping Chocolates</div><div class='timeline-text'>During this decade, commercial production of dipping chocolates was introduced, a game-changer for chocolate-covered treats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1935</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips</div><div class='timeline-text'>The midwest-based company, George Widman & Co., is credited with the invention of chocolate-covered potato chips.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Artisan Chocolatiers</div><div class='timeline-text'>The last decades of the 20th century saw a rise in artisan chocolatiers who experimented with innovative chocolate-covered creations.</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'>Establishment of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid-1990s the fun holiday, National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, was established and soon embraced by chocolate lovers worldwide.</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 your own chocolate covered treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and try out a new recipe for chocolate covered treats, like cookies, pretzels, or marshmallows. Put your own spin on it, like adding coconut flakes or sprinkles to your recipe.</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'>Visit a local chocolate shop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local chocolatier and sample their amazing selection of chocolate covered treats! You may even find some unique flavors you've never seen before.</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 chocolate fondue party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends for an evening of fun and deliciousness - enjoy dipping strawberries, bananas, apples, marshmallows and other treats into a warm vat of melted chocolate!</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'>Make a trail mix</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create your own trail mix with nuts, dried fruit, cereal, and of course - plenty of chocolate covered items! Get creative and make up your own combination.</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'>Give away chocolate covered gifts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Surprise friends and family with thoughtful gifts like chocolate covered apples or pretzels. It's sure to bring some sweet smiles to their faces!</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'>Chocolate is Sweet & Delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's nothing quite like the flavor of chocolate. Whether you prefer creamy milk chocolate or dark and intense, it's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! And when you pair it with your favorite treats - like fruit, nuts, and candy bars - the possibilities are endless.</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'>Chocolate is a Great Gift</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When it comes to giving gifts, few things can match up with the charm and decadence of a box of chocolates. Whether it's for your partner, family member, or friend, you can never go wrong with a thoughtful gift of handmade chocolates!</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'>Chocolate makes everything better</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let’s face it: nothing can beat adding a little bit of chocolate to your favorite recipes and dishes. From cookies to brownies, cakes to muffins - or just about anything else - covering your treats in a layer of melted chocolate is guaranteed to send them over the top with deliciousness!</p></div></div>
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is celebrated on December 16 every year. In 2024 National Chocolate Covered Anything Day will occur on a Monday.
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