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Get ready to indulge in the ultimate American treat on National Twinkie Day, celebrated every year on April 6! These beloved cream-filled sponge cakes have been a staple snack for many Americans since their creation in 1930. Did you know that Twinkies were originally filled with banana cream, but due to a banana shortage during World War II, they switched to the iconic vanilla cream we know and love today? Whether you enjoy them as is or use them in creative recipes, National Twinkie Day is the perfect excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth. So let's celebrate this delicious day together!
<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'>Twinkie Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Twinkie was invented by James Alexander Dewar, a baker for the Continental Baking Company.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Filling Change</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to a banana shortage during World War II, the banana cream filling was switched to vanilla cream.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Twinkie Defense</div><div class='timeline-text'>The "Twinkie Defense" was coined during Dan White's trial, which became an iconic symbol of the snack's cultural influence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bankruptcy & Discontinuation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy leading to a brief discontinuation of Twinkies off the shelves.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Twinkies Return</div><div class='timeline-text'>After a public outcry, Twinkies made a comeback under new ownership, marking a happy day for their fans.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Twinkie Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Twinkie Day began being recognized in 2016, celebrating the iconic snack on April 6.</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 Twinkies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put a twist on the classic treat by making your own homemade Twinkies. There are plenty of recipes online to choose from and you can have fun experimenting with different flavors and fillings.</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'>Host a Twinkie tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over to taste and compare different types of Twinkies, such as flavored or limited edition versions. You can even make it a blind taste test and see if anyone can guess the different flavors correctly.</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 Twinkie-inspired dishes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative in the kitchen and make dishes inspired by Twinkies. You could make a Twinkie ice cream sundae, Twinkie trifle, or even Twinkie sushi rolls using fruit roll-ups and cream cheese.</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'>Take a Twinkie-themed road trip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit the town of Schiller Park, Illinois, where Twinkies were invented, and take a tour of the Hostess factory. You could also visit other places known for their love of Twinkies, such as Willoughby, Ohio, home of the annual Twinkie festival.</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 out Twinkie-themed gifts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread the love of Twinkies by giving out Twinkie-inspired gifts to friends and family. This could include Twinkie-scented candles, Twinkie-shaped pillows, or even custom-made Twinkie t-shirts.</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'>Twinkies have been a beloved snack for generations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Twinkies have been a staple in American culture since they were first introduced in 1930. Their unique shape and combination of golden sponge cake and creamy filling has remained popular throughout the years, making National Twinkie Day a day to celebrate this enduring favorite.</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'>There are endless flavor combinations with Twinkies</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>While the classic Twinkie flavor is iconic, there have been countless different variations and limited edition flavors over the years. From pumpkin spice to chocolate peanut butter, there is a Twinkie flavor for every taste bud - and National Twinkie Day is the perfect excuse to try them all!</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'>They bring back nostalgic memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For many people, Twinkies hold a special place in their childhood memories. Whether it was packing them in lunch boxes or sharing them with friends, Twinkies evoke feelings of nostalgia and happiness. National Twinkie Day is the perfect opportunity to relive those fond memories and enjoy a delicious treat.</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'>Twinkies were the First Snack in Space</h3><p class='facts-content'>As part of an experiment to determine the effects of zero gravity on common earth products, Twinkies became one of the first snacks to board Apollo 11 and journey to space.</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'>The Twinkie Filling was Initially Pumped in from Three Holes</h3><p class='facts-content'>Originally, the creamy filling of Twinkies was inserted through three holes on the top, but due to visible puncture marks, an alteration was made. Now, the filling is added from the bottom of the cake.</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'>Twinkies were Named after a Steel-Toed Shoe</h3><p class='facts-content'>Inventor James Dewar named the treat after seeing a billboard advertising "Twinkle Toe Shoes". He shortened "twinkle" to "twinkie," and thus, the iconic name was born.</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'>Contrary to Popular Belief, Twinkies Have an Expiration Date</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite ongoing legends that Twinkies can last indefinitely thanks to preservatives, they actually have a shelf life of about 45 days, which is significantly longer than most bakery items.</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'>Banana Twinkies Made a Short Comeback</h3><p class='facts-content'>During the promotion of the movie "King Kong" in 2005, Hostess temporarily brought back banana filled Twinkies, offering fans a taste of the original flavor once again.</p></div></div>
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