Growing up, our parents limited the amount of sugar we could intake at breakfast. Cereals could not go above 9 grams of sugary content.
Given a serving of Nutella has 21, we did not partake of the delicious treat at the breakfast table. I didn't have my first taste of the hazelnut spread until my late middle/early high school years.
Once I had my first bite, I grew addicted.
I'm clearly not the only one. Ten years ago, Sara Rosso created a worldwide holiday to celebrate the over 70-year history of the chocolatey treat: World Nutella Day. Now, over thousands partake in festivities worldwide.
Here are a few reasons why you should add this event on FEBRUARY 5th to your calendar:
You get to try fun new recipes!
According to the holiday's website, social media users share recipes, poems, and photos of Nutella creations. I know personally, on a college campus, dining hall food grows old quicker than homework assignments. Why not whip up a new dessert with a recipe found online?
Nutella's illustrious history is reason enough for a holiday.
The famous chocolatier Pietro Ferrero created Nutella in World War II as a "cheaper alternative" chocolate ration shortages. His combination of locally-grown hazelnuts and chocolate grew on its consumers. Today his company has a net worth of 26.8 billion.
The holiday connects users from around the world.
In the words of the World Nutella Day website:
"From Italy to India to Israel, World Nutella Day has since become a global phenomenon."
February is notorious for weird holidays. Why not add another one?
Face it, in February:
- A groundhog sees his shadow.
- Couples buy each other $40 stuffed bears.
- George Washington celebrates his 285th birthday.
Besides, we could use a lighthearted celebration to brighten the bleak winter days in February.
