National Snack Day: Crunch Your Way to Happiness! March 4th

National Snack Day: Crunch Your Way to Happiness!

When was National Snack Day established?

Back in 2015, the snack gods, with a certain amount of audacity, decided our lives needed more crunch and munch, so National Snack Day was born on March 4th. Blessed be the snack gods!

Why was National Snack Day established?

Because let's face it, snacks are the unsung heroes of our daily grind. They comfort us, energize us, and have the audacity to make those boring meetings slightly more bearable. Cheers to you, oh mighty snack!

Who started National Snack Day?

The snack queen, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, waved her magic snack wand and declared this glorious day. She's also known as the "Queen of Holidays," so she knows her way around a celebration.

How to celebrate National Snack Day?

Well, let me count the ways:

Host a Snack Tasting Party: Invite your snack-loving pals over and have a blast tasting all sorts of crunchy, sweet, and savory treats. Just make sure there's plenty to go around!

Create Your Own Snacks: Channel your inner snack artist and whip up some homemade goodies. Think popcorn with a twist or cookies fresh from the oven. You'll be the snack star of the show.

Organize a Snack Swap: Swap snacks with coworkers or classmates and experience new flavors. It's like trick-or-treating, but for grown-ups. And without the costumes. Unless you want to wear a costume, then by all means, go for it!

Visit Local Snack Shops: Support your local snack scene by hitting up bakeries and snack shops in your area. You'll discover hidden treasures and make your taste buds dance with joy.

Have a Snack-Themed Movie Night: Match your movie with the perfect snack. Thriller night? Popcorn, of course. Feeling romantic? Chocolate-covered strawberries, naturally. Your taste buds will thank you.

Odd facts about National Snack Day

• The word "snack" comes from the Dutch word "snacken," which means to bite. So, bite away!

• The first snack in the U.S. was peanuts, and they came here via slave ships. Talk about a historical twist!

• During Prohibition, snacks like Butterfingers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Twinkies were born. Some good things did come out of that era.

• Americans buy a whopping 4.3 billion pounds of snacks each year, which means we each devour about 17 pounds of snackage. No judgment here!

Is National Snack Day just celebrated in the U.S.?

While National Snack Day is a U.S.-based holiday, the love for snacks is universal. So, whether you're in Tokyo, Timbuktu, or Timbuktu, snacks are always worth celebrating.