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It's time to get your taste buds ready for National Strawberry Day on February 27! This day celebrates one of nature’s most delicious and sweet fruits. Strawberries have been around since the early 18th century, and ever since then they have become a favorite among many people. Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they are also packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that provide numerous health benefits. So let's celebrate this day by indulging in some fresh strawberries – whether it be in a smoothie, as a topping on a cake or just plain old snacking!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1300s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Captivated by Strawberries</div><div class='timeline-text'>Europeans began cultivating strawberries in gardens, having been previously grown only in the wild.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1750</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Strawberry Hybrid</div><div class='timeline-text'>A new hybrid strawberry was developed in France, bred from North American and Chilean strawberry plants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1840</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Strawberry Fiestas in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Strawberry celebrating fiestas became popular in parts of the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrial Growth of Strawberries</div><div class='timeline-text'>The development of the railroad and refrigerated cars aids in the distribution of strawberries across the United States.</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'>Strawberry Shortcake Doll</div><div class='timeline-text'>Strawberry Shortcake, a character used for licensed products, was created, increasing the popularity of strawberries even more.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Strawberry Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Strawberry Day was established to appreciate one of the most popular fruits enjoyed 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'>Make a Strawberry Smoothie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some fresh strawberries and blend them with your favorite fruit juice for an easy and delicious smoothie.</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'>Bake a Strawberry Cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For a delicious treat, bake a strawberry cake with fresh strawberries, sugar, butter, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Top it off with cream cheese frosting and you have a tasty treat!</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'>Create a Strawberry Jam</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather fresh strawberries and mash them up with sugar and lemon juice. Boil the mixture until thickened and pour it into sterilized jars. You now have a delicious jam that is perfect for spreading on toast or using in recipes.</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'>Enjoy a Strawberry Ice Cream</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Homemade ice cream is always better than store bought, so why not make some strawberry ice cream? Combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and chopped fresh strawberries in a blender. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and enjoy!</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 a Strawberry Margarita</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix together tequila, triple sec, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and fresh strawberries for a delicious strawberry margarita that is sure to please your taste buds.</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'>Strawberries are deliciously sweet</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Strawberries are some of the sweetest and most delicious fruits out there. Whether eaten on their own or in a recipe, they provide a delightfully sweet taste that is unmatched! Additionally, they are the perfect addition to any fruit salad or smoothie for added flavor.</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'>Strawberries are packed with nutrition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only do strawberries taste great, they are also packed with all sorts of nutrients and vitamins. They contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium and folate and have tons of antioxidants which can help protect against cell damage and disease.</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'>Strawberry picking is fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For those lucky enough to live near straberries farms, strawberry picking is one of the most fun pastimes you can have. It's a great way to relax and get away from your day to day stresses and take some time out for yourself! Plus, you get lots of yummy strawberries at the end too!</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'>Strawberries as Symbols in Ancient Rome</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ancient Romans used strawberries as symbols of prosperity, peace and fertility, associating them with the goddess Venus, the goddess of love.</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'>Heart Shaped Strawberries Show Love</h3><p class='facts-content'>Strawberries are often used to represent love and desire due to their heart shape and sweet, juicy taste. They regularly feature in romantic scenarios, from proposals to Valentine's Day treats.</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'>Strawberry DNA Extraction</h3><p class='facts-content'>Strawberries are frequently used for DNA extraction in science education because each cell has 8 copies of the genome, making the DNA very easy to isolate.</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 Many Seeds of Strawberries</h3><p class='facts-content'>An average strawberry contains around 200 seeds. It's the only fruit that bears its seeds on the outside.</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'>Strawberries Have a Festival Too</h3><p class='facts-content'>The largest strawberry festival in the world is celebrated in Plant City, Florida. It features a range of strawberry treats and draws in thousands of visitors annually.</p></div></div>
National Strawberry Day is celebrated on February 27 every year. In 2024 National Strawberry Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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