In the list of holidays dedicated to various sweets and desserts, this one will certainly find fans in all parts of the globe. And all because it reminds everyone of the history of the appearance and distribution of ice cream. Few people are indifferent to this dairy product. For children, ice cream is always sweetness and joy!
It is believed that it was on June 10, 1786 that mass sales of ice cream began in the United States. Therefore, a holiday that does not have official status is celebrated on this day. True, such holidays do not need official status. They are becoming worldwide by the recognition of people all over the world. Once you launch an idea, it will be picked up by millions of people from different countries. This is what happened with World Ice Cream Day.
Interesting facts
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Since 1813, ice cream has been one of the required dishes at the inaugurations of US presidents.
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In 1939, for Glavkhladprom at VDNKh, according to the design of the architect A. N. Belsky, a pavilion in the form of a huge iceberg was erected - the Ice Cream Pavilion.
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The largest number of flavors is offered to visitors by the Heladería Coromoto ice cream parlor in Merida (Venezuela) - 860. In 1996, it was included in the Guinness Book of Records.
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The most expensive ice cream today is Strawberries Arnaud. The portion will cost $1,400,000.
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Professional ice cream tasters use gold spoons in their work, because this metal has no taste or smell.
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Eating ice cream in moderation helps soothe your throat. Do not overdo it and do not eat dessert quickly and in large pieces.
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Every year, about 15 billion liters of ice cream are consumed worldwide
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Every three seconds someone buys a scoop of ice cream. The United States leads in consumption: the average American eats about 20 kilograms of ice cream per year. For comparison, a Russian averages 4 kg.
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In the United States, July is National Ice Cream Month and its third Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. Since 1984, the holiday has been approved by the President.
