National Cocoa Day

National Cocoa Day Quick Facts

ℹ HashtagsCompiled on03:58	#NationalCocoaDay, #CocoaDay
Related Hashtags	#Cocoa, #Chocolate, #Cocoalover, #Chocolatelover, #Hotcocoa
2023 Date	December 13, 2023
2024 Date	December 13, 2024

2023 Holidays & Dates

		US & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observancesℹ
		Christian Holidays
		Jewish Holidays
		Muslim Holidays

Get Holiday reminders on Twitter:

National Cocoa Day in 2023

Wednesday, Dec 13

Days to go:

National Cocoa Day is a simple and yet heartwarming holiday dedicated to celebrating one of the nation's most beloved beverages - hot cocoa. This momentous day invites all people, regardless of age or location, to unwind and indulge in the rich and comforting flavor of this classic winter drink.

Despite its popularity, the exact origin of National Cocoa Day is unclear. However, the tradition of drinking cocoa dates back to the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, who revered it as "the drink of the gods”. Today, it has taken on a sense of nostalgia for many, bringing back memories of snowy days spent inside. Cocoa plays a pivotal role in the culinary arena too, its powdered form being a staple in many household cupboards for baking or for the creation of sumptuous hot beverages.

Without a fixed date attached to its inception, National Cocoa Day effortlessly transcends months and seasons, and is celebrated every year on December 13th, bringing warmth and joy into the cold winter days and nights. So as the chilly winds start to blow, people across America mark their calendars to relish this delightful treat that sweetly echoes the festive season.