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Get ready to celebrate National Fruitcake Day on December 27! This day is the perfect way for fruitcake lovers to show their appreciation for this sweet treat that has been around since Roman times. Whether you like it or not, there's no denying that fruitcakes have a rich history and they always make an appearance in holiday celebrations all over the world. So grab your favorite recipe and get baking!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Fruitcake</div><div class='timeline-text'>Made by the ancient Egyptians, an early form of fruitcake was often placed on the tombs of the deceased, a testament to its longevity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>14th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>English Fruitcake</div><div class='timeline-text'>Introduced in the Middle Ages, English fruitcakes began to gain popularity, featuring fruits, nuts and spices from the Mediterranean.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>16th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sugar Boom and Fruitcake</div><div class='timeline-text'>With sugar imports from the American Colonies, the fruit preservation process improved tremendously, marking a new era in fruitcake making.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>19th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Victorian England and Fruitcakes</div><div class='timeline-text'>Becoming a staple dish at Christmas, the Victorians immortalized fruitcake as a celebratory sweet that represented wealth and decadence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>20th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fruitcake in American Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite being a subject of mockery due to its dense composition, fruitcake maintained its spot in American holiday tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>21st Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Fruitcake Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>An American creation, National Fruitcake Day is celebrated every December 27, allowing everyone to indulge in their love, or plain curiosity, for fruitcakes.</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 a fruitcake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making your own fruitcake is one of the best ways to celebrate National Fruitcake Day. Get a recipe from your favorite cookbook, or look for one online, and get to baking.</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'>Go out for fruitcake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you don't feel like making your own, there are plenty of bakeries that offer delicious fruitcakes. Head to your local bakery and see what they have in store.</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 fruitcake eating contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some friends and family, bake two or three fruitcakes, and have an eating contest! Whoever can eat the most slices win a prize.</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'>Throw a fruitcake party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends over for a fun night of fruitcakes! Have everyone bring their favorite recipes, or have them make their own from scratch. Don’t forget to have some games and activities too.</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'>Make some unique recipes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are so many creative recipes out there that use fruitcakes as an ingredient. Try making some unique dishes such as fruitcake ice cream, truffles, or even French toast!</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 is festive</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fruitcake is the perfect way to celebrate any holiday or special occasion. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, it always brings a festive touch to the table - whether you're serving it as dessert, in a bread pudding, or alongside your favorite cheese plate.</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'>Fruitcake is a traditional treat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fruitcake has been enjoyed for centuries! Dating back to Roman times, this delightful treat has been part of many cultures across the globe. Whether you enjoy it in traditional form or prefer something more modern, you can be sure that your fruitcake will be full of delicious flavor no matter where you get it from.</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'>Fruitcake is unique</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No two fruitcakes are ever the same! Depending on the recipe and the ingredients used, each cake can have its own flavor and texture. From moist and fruity cakes to spiced concoctions filled with nuts and dried fruits, there's a world of possibilities when it comes to creating the perfect fruitcake!</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'>Fruitcakes can Last for Years</h3><p class='facts-content'>Properly preserved, a fruitcake can last for several years due to the high sugar content that acts as a preservative. This fact adds to the uniqueness of the holiday treat.</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'>Fruitcakes have been to Space</h3><p class='facts-content'>The dense cake has even been to outer space! In 1969, a pineapple fruitcake was packed as part of the Apollo 11 astronauts' food kits.</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'>In the UK, a wedding version of the cake is popular</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the United Kingdom, a rich, dark version of fruitcake often serves as a traditional wedding cake.</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'>There's a Fruitcake Toss Competition</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Manitou Springs, Colorado, there's an annual fruitcake toss competition held in January, offering another fun way to engage with this famous cake.</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'>Soaking of the Fruitcake is a Ritual</h3><p class='facts-content'>Traditional fruitcake recipes often require the cake ingredients, particularly the fruits and nuts, to be soaked in spirits like rum or brandy for weeks, contributing to the cake's distinctive, rich flavor.</p></div></div>
National Fruitcake Day is celebrated on December 27th every year. In 2024 National Fruitcake Day will occur on a Friday.
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