Happy National Ice Cream Sunday! (or Sundae)
Today. July 17th! National Ice Cream (Sundae) Day . .
A Brief History on Ice Cream:
Founded By: Roman emperor Nero to Alexander the Great, King Solomon, the ancient Chinese, European aristocrats and/or a few Founding Fathers including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington!
Why: Cold and sweet equals a very quenching and delicious combo on a hot day.
Where: All around the world.
When: Thousands of years ago.
First Official Ice Cream Day: Thanking President Ronald Reagan for making the PROCLAMATION 5218 on July 9, 1984 making National Ice Cream Day a formality, declaring not only July to be National Ice Cream Month, but also the third Sunday of that month and thereafter National Ice Cream Day.
A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .
More Ice Cream Facts and Yummy Tales:
Other Variations of Ice Cream:
- Sherbet
- Popsicles
- Dreamsicles
- Ice Cream Cake
- Snow Cones
- Milkshakes, Malts, Smoothies and…
- Shaved Ice
- Gelato
- Ice Milk
Rank of Consumption of Ice Cream Throughout the World:
| The Top Ice Cream Consuming Countries Of The World | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Country | Consumption per Capita |
| 1 | New Zealand | 28.4 Liters per Year |
| 2 | United States | 20.8 Liters per Year |
| 3 | Australia | 18.0 Liters per Year |
| 4 | Finland | 14.2 Liters per Year |
| 5 | Sweden | 12.0 Liters per Year |
| 6 | Canada | 10.6 Liters per Year |
| 7 | Denmark | 9.8 Liters per Year |
| 8 | Ireland | 8.4 Liters per Year |
| 9 | Italy | 8.0 Liters per Year |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 7.0 Liters per Year |
Nowadays:
How Many? The average American consumes approximately 20.8 liters of ice cream and related frozen desserts per year.
Flavors: In the U.S.:
| The Top Ice Cream Flavors: In the U.S. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Flavor | % Consumption |
| 1 | Chocolate | 17% |
| 2 | Vanilla | 15% |
| 3 | Strawberry | 8% |
| 3 | Mint Chocolate Chip | 8% |
| 3 | Butter Pecan | 8% |
| 6 | Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough | 6% |
| 6 | Cookies n Crème | 6% |
| 8 | Coffee | 4% |
| 8 | Rocky Road | 4% |
| 10 | Chocolate Chip | 3% |
| 10 | Pistachio | 3% |
| 12 | Birthday Cake/Cake Batter | 2% |
| 12 | Neapolitan | 2% |
| ALL other flavors combined | 14% | |
The Future:
U.S.: I am truly confident that in the U.S., the ice cream trend will continue everywhere! We like the days celebrating ice cream, anyway on Sunday or a sundae. Today and every 3rd Sunday of July, is National Ice Cream Day.
Worldwide: The world loves ICE CREAM! How yummy. . .
FREEBIES & DEALS For National Ice Cream Day:
DEAL AT Baskin Robbins: $5 off orders of $15 or more – Ends 7/23
DEAL AT Dairy Queen TODAY: $1 off any Dipped Cone (excluding kid cones)*
* Must download the DQ App
DEAL AT Coldstone Creamery TODAY: $0 Delivery This Weekend *
* Must download the App
DEAL AT Whole Foods: 25% Off Ice Cream and Frozen Treats – Ends 7/19
FREE National Ice Cream Day: Fonts
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National Ice Cream Sunday
