It's time to get your sweet tooth ready for National Sundae Day on November 11! The history of this beloved dessert goes all the way back to 1904, when it was created in Ithaca, New York. Since then sundaes have become a classic treat with endless variations and combinations to make them uniquely delicious. Whether you like yours topped with nuts or marshmallows, hot fudge or caramel sauce - there's something special about celebrating this day by enjoying an ice cream sundae!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1881</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of the Sundae</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first ice cream sundae was allegedly created in Two Rivers, Wisconsin by Edward Berners.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1897</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sundaes Go National</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sundaes became popular nationally after the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1904</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of the Banana Split</div><div class='timeline-text'>The banana split, a type of ice cream sundae, was invented by David Strickler in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Sundae Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Sundae Day was first celebrated, encouraging the enjoyment of this classic dessert across the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sundaes in Popular Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sundaes became even more popular in the 2010s, thanks to food trends, cooking shows, and social media platforms that showcased different variations of the dessert.</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'>Create a sundae bar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a sundae station with lots of fun toppings like nuts, sprinkles, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Let everyone in the family customize their own sundae.</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 ice cream</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the family to your favorite ice cream shop and get creative with your ice cream orders. Ask them to make you a special sundae that no one else has tried.</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 sundae party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and make it an event. Serve all sorts of different flavors of ice cream, toppings, and syrups so that everyone can create his or her own special sundae.</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'>Try new recipes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look up some unique sundae recipes online and try something totally new this year. There are so many delicious combinations to explore.</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'>Take photos</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure you capture the day by taking lots of photos from every angle. You'll want to remember this day for years to come.</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'>Sundaes are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Who doesn't love a good sundae? The combination of creamy ice cream topped with rich chocolate syrup, crunchy nuts and sweet maraschino cherries is the perfect way to end any meal. Plus, you can switch up the toppings to customize your sundae however you like!</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'>Sundaes are fun to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making sundaes is a great activity for kids of all ages. If you're looking for a fun weekend project, why not gather the family in the kitchen for an afternoon of mixing and matching different ice cream flavors, sauces and toppings? You'll have a blast creating your own signature sundae!</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'>Sundaes bring people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sundaes aren't just delicious - they're also a great way to connect with friends and family. Whether it's over Netflix nights or Sunday brunches, gathering around a big bowl of sundaes will quickly make anyone feel right at home. A simple scoop of ice cream has the power to bring us closer together - now that's something worth celebrating on National Sundae Day!</p></div></div>
National Sundae Day is celebrated on November 11 every year. In 2024 National Sundae Day will occur on a Monday.
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