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The most delicious and sweetest holiday is considered to be World Chocolate Day - a favorite event for all gourmets and those with a sweet tooth. Millions of connoisseurs of the world's most popular dessert visit fairs and festivals, master classes and tastings, enjoy chocolate prizes and treats! How can you miss such a sweet occasion for fun?

Do you know how many people on Earth eat more chocolate than in the entire past year? It is amazing, but one of the youngest holidays is one of the most famous and loved by the whole world! For the first time, chocolate was celebrated in France - passionate in everything, the French found this divine dessert worthy of a special day quite recently, in 1995. The first Chocolate Day was celebrated on July 11, but why this date was chosen is unknown. In 1996, almost all of Europe and the United States joined the celebration. The Americans liked the idea so much that today in the States they also celebrate two national holidays dedicated to chocolate - October 28 and July 7. In Russia and the countries of the former USSR, chocolate day is celebrated according to the international calendar - July 11.

Traditionally, Chocolate Day is a celebration of open doors of all major confectionery factories in the world. Children and adults alike can see with their own eyes how powder, milk and delicious additives, from crispy waffles to fried nuts and dried berries, are made into chocolate bars. Guests can not only taste various varieties of cocoa desserts, but also take part in their preparation!

There are three large chocolate museums in Russia - in both capitals and in Pokrov, where a monument to sweet tiles was even erected. In these cities, Chocolate Day is celebrated in a particularly fun and large-scale manner. Thousands of people who want to taste rare and unusual varieties of their favorite delicacies gather at the fairs; contests and master classes are held for children. Fashion shows in chocolate tones, chocolate wellness and spa treatments, chocolate parties - there are tons of ways to celebrate the sweetest day!

On average, an adult Russian eats about 5 kg of chocolate per year. Lot? Not at all! In the USA, the annual “norm” has recently exceeded 13 kg, and in Switzerland it has almost reached 20 kg!

In 2014, a chocolate festival was held in Ukraine - a traditional fair, performances by sculptors and chocolatiers, a confectionery championship. Children assembled a small train from chocolate wagons, which then set off on a journey across a chocolate country full of sweet houses, plants and animals. Adults admired the country's chocolate landmarks, made with amazing precision!

The history of chocolate

The Mayans and Aztecs believed that chocolate was the gift and food of the gods. Theobroma, the scientific name for cocoa, literally translates to "divine food." The first kakawa plantations appeared in the 6th century on the territory of modern Mexico. The Maya Indians prepared a sacred drink from beans, believed in its strengthening and healing power, prayed to the god of cocoa. The Aztecs, who conquered the Mayan territories, adopted the beliefs of their predecessors. The legendary Montezuma fell in love with the tart bitter drink so much that he drank about fifty cups a day!

With the arrival of Cortés on the lands of the Indians, the drink of the gods received a new "nickname". The Spaniards came up with the idea of ​​adding sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to liquid chocolate, giving the drink a more interesting and less bitter taste. Noble people from friendly countries came to Spain just to taste a cup of "black gold"! For more than half a century, the Spaniards kept the secret of making a chocolate drink, but smugglers managed to transfer the recipe to Italy, from where it then went to Austria, Switzerland and Germany. A certain contribution to the popularization of the novelty was made by Anna of Austria. Having become the wife of the French king, she brought with her to France a personal chocolatier and several boxes of cocoa beans. The drink really liked Louis VIII and fell in love with the Parisian society, becoming more popular than tea and coffee! But for ordinary people, chocolate was still not available due to the fabulous price of cocoa beans.

It is not surprising that it was the French who came up with the idea to celebrate International Chocolate Day. This country was not the first in Europe to become famous for the cocoa dessert. And the largest "chocolate" discoveries were also made not in France. But it was from here that chocolate spread throughout Europe, and the love of the French for the drink of the gods was truly legendary - by the middle of the 18th century, in Paris alone, there were more than 500 cafes whose menus included only chocolate!

At the beginning of the 18th century, the British came up with the idea of ​​adding ... milk to chocolate! Today this combination does not surprise anyone, but in those years it was a real revolution in taste! The chocolatier of Louis XVI, like the ancient Maya, considered the drink healing and added medicinal herbs, essential oils and flower petals to it. Having learned about a new remedy for recovering from severe debilitating ailments, they began to cook chocolate in Belgium. But not confectioners, but pharmacists!

Before the invention of the method for producing butter from cocoa beans, chocolate was consumed in the form of various drinks and liquid desserts. The first solid chocolate bar was produced in England in the middle of the 19th century. In 1875, the Swiss invented milk chocolate, and it wasn't until 1930 that white chocolate appeared. In the USSR, this delicacy was long associated with the bourgeoisie - ordinary people could not afford chocolate. The merchant Abrikosov established domestic production. His factory produced collectible sets with portraits of artists, candies in funny wrappers with birds and animals. He invented chocolate bunnies and Santa Clauses, Duck Noses, Crayfish Necks and Crow's Feet caramel. In 1965, the first "folk" chocolate bar available to the broad masses - the famous "Alenka", appeared on the shelves. Today it is produced by 15 confectionery factories, incl. in Ukraine (Olenka) and in Belarus (Favorite Alenka).

Interesting Facts:

• 1000 years BC people already knew how to use cocoa beans. But then they were not made into a dessert, but a low-alcohol drink;

• from the time of the Aztecs to this day, chocolate is considered a powerful aphrodisiac;

• eminent chocolatiers know how to distinguish 400 cocoa flavors;

• thanks to the phenamine in the composition, the chocolate taste evokes a feeling in the brain, similar to the feeling of falling in love. Perhaps this is the secret of the incredible popularity of the dessert;

• per year, mankind spends about $ 20 billion on chocolate, eating just over 600,000 tons of bars and sweets annually. The most expensive chocolate in the world costs $ 2600 for a pound of dessert! The Fritz Knipschildt recipe is kept secret, although the photo cannot be distinguished from a regular truffle:

• the tastiest and best chocolate is produced in Belgium. For the last quarter of a century, the Belgian company Godiva has taken first place in all world competitions related to the production of chocolate;

• the weirdest chocolate is made in Chicago. Hot Pepper, Ancho, Mushroom and Bacon Tastes! Yes, the lard in chocolate was not invented by the Ukrainians at all;

• when chocolate day is celebrated, in most European countries this dessert is bought in larger quantities than on any other day. But in the US, most chocolate is sold on Valentine's Day. In Russia, the chocolate boom happens on New Years;

• in most languages ​​of the world there is a phrase similar to the Russian “everything is in chocolate” and invariably means that everything is just fine with a person;

• at the annual food festival in Italy (2008) a chocolate copy of Big Ben weighing 8 tons was installed! In 2011, confectioners in Chicago made the largest chocolate bar, breaking the previous world record. The weight of the giant delicacy was 5.6 kg, length 6.5 m, and height - 90 cm. In the photo, a sweet record holder and enthusiastic spectators, clearly dreaming of a piece of history:

How to celebrate Chocolate Day?

According to American traditions, it is supposed to arrange a noisy cocoa party: sweets, cookies, mousses and puddings, cream and fruit desserts with chocolate, chocolate fountains - a real feast for those with a sweet tooth! Girls who care about their figure will surely like chocolate massage, body wrap or bath. Children will be interested in looking for the Aztec treasure - chocolate coins in shiny gold foil! In China, Japan and other eastern countries, where the sweetest day of the year is celebrated, desserts are produced in wonderful colors - bright pink, light green, blue and orange bars and candies. You can surprise your friends by presenting a box of such delicacies as a gift by dipping ordinary candies into colorful glaze.

And, of course, do not forget to convey sweet congratulations on Chocolate Day to all your loved ones! You can make a chocolate cake or assemble a pyramid of individual tiles, make an inscription with icing on a chocolate bar, or pack candies in pieces of paper with wishes. You can take your family to the Chocolate Museum or to a workshop to learn how to make real hot chocolate or delicious chocolate pudding.

The authorship of the celebration of the sweetest day on the calendar belongs to the French. It was they who first celebrated the chocolate celebration on a grand scale in 1995. And although they were not the pioneers of "chocolate happiness", their long-term devoted love for the wonderful pastry dessert is beyond doubt. So, back in the 18th century, about 500 establishments were opened in France, the menu of which contained only "chocolate items". Then Europeans and Americans took up the baton of the holiday. The average annual consumption rate for a US resident is over 13 kilograms.

The history of a flawless delicacy

A chocolate drink was invented, according to one version, by the Aztecs. They ate it in huge quantities - several cups a day. But we owe the large-scale planting of cocoa plantations to the Mexicans. However, neither one nor the other had the idea of ​​adding sugarcane to the drink. The enterprising Spaniards began to add cinnamon, nutmeg to it and gave it a sweetness. They kept their recipe in the strictest confidence for over 50 years.

However, the smugglers established European channels and smuggled the miracle drink there. It was an unaffordable luxury due to its incredibly high price, so only aristocratic families could taste it. By order of Anna of Austria, boxes of cocoa beans were delivered to France, and a virtuoso chocolatier was hired to serve. Noble ladies believed that chocolate was a powerful aphrodisiac. Madame Pompadour herself called him nothing more than a burning source of love passions.

In the 16th century, Belgian pharmacists began to brew special medicinal chocolate. It was composed of medicinal herbs, oils and flowers. The traditional hard bar was first produced by the British in the 1850s, while milk and white chocolate were invented by the Swiss. But the price for it was still prohibitively high, and only in the 20th century did chocolate become available to wide social circles.

In the Soviet Union, chocolate has long been condemned and classified as a bourgeois dessert. The merchant Abrikosov managed to establish mass production, who came up with chocolate collections with images of famous artists, as well as sweets in funny wrappers, and the legendary chocolate Santa Claus and hares. The first truly national chocolate was "Alenka".

Interesting Facts

Chocolate ingredients promote relaxation and mental relaxation. They trigger the release of endorphins and dramatically improve mood. It is believed that chocolate slows down the aging process. Despite its calorie content, even nutritionists recommend it, albeit in moderation.

In most countries, the expression "everything is in chocolate" means that life is good, everything has worked out in the best possible way. The taste of chocolate, due to the presence of a strong stimulant phenamine, evokes an indescribable feeling, identical to falling in love. The most unusual is Chicago chocolate. There are varieties with hot pepper, bacon and mushroom flavors. Renowned chocolatiers have unique skills - they are able to recognize over 400 cocoa flavors.

Holiday traditions

On Chocolate Day, sales of the delicious dessert increase significantly. On a holiday, it is customary to hold festivals, fairs, tastings, master classes, contests with prizes and treats. Factories and confectioneries organize Open Days, where they talk about the mysteries of making sweets and demonstrate how a "real miracle" is born from milk, cocoa and berry fillings.

On this day, grandiose cocoa parties are often held with cascades of sweets, chocolate desserts and fondue. The girls are offered chocolate spa wraps, massages and baths. For children, themed parties and chocolate quests are organized with the search for treasures in the form of mouth-watering gold coins. Another popular format is chocolate body art, when people paint each other with chocolate icing, and then hold a fashion show, where the jury will reward the models with the most interesting body art.

In Russia, chocolate museums with locations in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Pokrov become a platform for large-scale celebrations. In the Vladimir region, there was even a grand opening of the chocolate monument. Russians also host chocolate parties, fashion catwalks displaying chocolate-colored clothing, and “edible displays” of chocolate cities — highly accurate sculptures of people, model houses, and vehicles.

The motto is - not a day without chocolate!
Glad to him like the sun in the morning!
And I go to bed, anticipating,
That I will meet with him for a cup of tea!
Tatiana Mokosiy

On July 11, the holiday of the most important sweets in the world - chocolate is celebrated. The idea for a chocolate day originated in France in 1995. At first it was a purely national holiday, but over time it spread across the planet in the form of an international grandiose event.

The history of chocolate

Mexico is considered the birthplace of chocolate. Even the ancient Mayan tribes ground cocoa fruits, mixed with wine and added herbs. The result was a drink called xocolatl. Later, the Spaniards invaded the land of the Indians, who took with them not only treasures, but also a recipe for a delicious drink. In Europe, the delicacy became so popular that it was nicknamed "Theobroma cacao". Which means "Food of the Gods" in translation. The consumption of chocolate in Europe was limited only to aristocratic circles. Only at the beginning of the 20th century, with the advent of industrial production, people who did not belong to the aristocracy were able to enjoy chocolate.

The drink acquired its modern tile form in the 19th century. This was preceded by two important events. First, the Dutchman Konrad van Houten invented a hydraulic press in order to obtain cocoa butter. Then the employees of the British company "Fry and Sons" adapted to produce a three-component mixture consisting of cocoa powder, cocoa butter and sugar. Bar chocolate has become very popular. And in order to improve the quality of the product, they began to add milk to it. Historians attribute the authorship of milk chocolate to Daniel Peter.

Types of chocolate

Dark classic chocolate is a mixture of cocoa powder, cocoa butter and delicate powdered sugar. There is relatively little powder in such products: the emphasis is placed more on the natural taste of the product.

White chocolate is the complete opposite of dark treat. Cocoa powder is completely absent in it, which explains the noble creamy color of the products, and vanillin and film powdered milk are essential components.

Milk chocolate is a real symphony of taste. If someone does not understand what is the special charm of dark or white chocolate, then this type of sweetness is adored by everyone: from small to large. Its composition is the same as that of bitter, but with the addition of film dry milk. The amount of powdered sugar in milk chocolate exceeds that of cocoa powder.

The so-called diabetic chocolate with a sugar substitute such as xylitol is also commercially available.

Aerated chocolate - thanks to the unique cooking technology, the bar simply melts in your mouth. And this property has earned the sincere love of the sweet tooth.

• The word "chocolate" comes from the literature of the Mayan civilization - xocolatl, or "bitter water".
• Cocoa trees can live up to 200 years, but bear fruit for only 25 years.
• About 40% of all almonds and 20% of all peanuts produced in the world are supplied for chocolate products.
• It takes 400 cocoa beans to produce 450 grams of chocolate.
• Cote d'Ivoire is today considered the world's leading producer of cocoa beans. About 37% of all cocoa reserves come from there.
• The largest and oldest chocolate factory in the United States is Hershey’s. It was founded by Milton Hershey in 1894 and produces over a billion kilograms of chocolate annually.
• The US Army partnered with Hershey’s to develop a new formula that improved the heat resistance of chocolate so that it could be taken with you during Operation Desert Storm. Chocolate bars made with this technology remained firm even at 60 degrees Celsius.
• The most valuable chocolate bar in the world is considered to be Cadburry, which is already 100 years old. It belonged to Captain Robert Scott on his first expedition to Antarctica. The chocolate, never touched by Scott, was auctioned in London in 2001 for $ 687.
• Technically, white chocolate is not chocolate at all. It contains not cocoa, but cocoa butter.
• In 2012, Switzerland had the highest per capita consumption of chocolate in the world. Every Swiss ate on average 11.8 kilograms of chocolate a year.
• Americans were only in 15th place, eating 5.45 kilograms of chocolate per year.
• The first factory-made chocolate was produced in Barcelona in 1780.
• One piece of chocolate provides enough energy to walk 45 meters.
• The first consumer-grade chocolate bar was made at Fry's Chocolate Factory located in Bristol in 1847.
• Earlier Indians used cocoa beans instead of money. For 100 cocoa beans, you could buy a slave.
• Almost all cocoa trees are within 20 degrees of the equator, with 75% growing 8 degrees on either side. Cocoa growing areas are located in 3 main regions: South and Central America, West Africa and Southeast Asia / Oceania.
• The Catholic Church once compared the consumption of chocolate to heretical behavior.

Prepared on the basis of information from open sources

Chocolate is a favorite treat among children and adults. He is revered all over the world. There are many varieties of this dessert. It is used not only as a dish, but also as a medicine and as a cosmetic product. To honor chocolate, chocolate is celebrated all over the world. The event is unofficial. It is customary to celebrate it on July 11.

history of the holiday

Chocolate is called "food of the gods". Its history goes back over three thousand years. The first mentions of this delicacy date back to 1500 BC. e. During this period, the Olmec civilization existed within the boundaries of present-day Mexico. In the language of these people was the word "kakawa", which was used to name the drink obtained from cocoa beans and ordinary water.

This recipe was adopted by the Maya. In the language of this tribe, "chocoatl" means "bitter water". The cocoa bean drink had a spicy and very unusual taste. To prepare a bitter, viscous liquid, spices, aromatic herbs were used, corn flour was added. In Europe, information about chocolate appeared thanks to Columbus.

20 years after the traveler brought the recipe, the taste of chocolate was appreciated, which served as its widespread distribution. The tradition of celebrating this day was invented by people who liked this delicacy. They were residents of France. The idea appeared in the mid-nineties of the last century, in 1995. The event was originally a national event. Later, the tradition took root in other countries, becoming international.

Chocolate is a favorite delicacy for those with a sweet tooth. I really love dark chocolate. The granddaughter prefers milk.

On July 11, humanity celebrates World Chocolate Day. The sweetest, most delicious and favorite holiday of many people. Today we'll talk about the history of the holiday. Where did he come to us, when and why.

World Chocolate Day: Holiday History

The holiday is relatively young. For the first time, the French were the initiators of the chocolate day. The first day of chocolate was celebrated in 1995 on 11 July. Why this date was chosen is unknown.

The Americans also liked the idea of ​​the holiday. They began to celebrate Chocolate Day on October 28 and July 7.

Chocolate Day is a celebration of the open doors of many confectionery factories in the world. Guests can not only see how a delicious delicacy - a chocolate bar is obtained from cocoa powder, milk and various additives, but also taste and take part in its production.

There are chocolate museums in Russia, and there is even a monument to the sweet chocolate bar in Pokrov.

In these cities, the holiday is celebrated on a large scale, cheerfully. Contests, fairs, master classes for children and adults are held.

Interestingly, adult Russians eat up to 5 kg of chocolate a year. Lot? In America it is even more - up to 13 kg.

The history of chocolate

Why did chocolate become so popular and why a holiday was even dedicated to it - Chocolate Day?

Cocoa plantations appeared in the 6th century on the territory of modern Mexico. The Mayans considered chocolate to be the food of the gods. A drink made from a sacred plant was considered medicinal. The Aztecs, who conquered these lands, also transferred the belief in the miraculous power of the divine drink. The legendary Montezuma, their leader, could drink up to fifty cups of bitter delicacy in a day.

He appreciated the drink Cortes, which landed on the shores of Mexico in the 16th century.

The Spaniards came up with the idea of ​​adding sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg to the drink, thereby giving an interesting taste to the drink and it turned out to be not so bitter.

The drink began to be called "Black Gold". Only noble people could afford such a delicacy. For a long time, the recipe for making chocolate was kept secret. Still, the smugglers managed to transfer the recipe to Italy. From there he went to Austria, Switzerland and Germany.

Anna of Austria made a certain contribution to the spread of chocolate. Arriving in France as the wife of Louis VIII, she brought several boxes of cocoa beans. Noble chocolatiers managed to prepare a divine drink that pleased the king and courtiers. And chocolate became very popular in France.

More than 500 chocolate cafes have opened in France. Chocolatiers came up with their own original recipes for making chocolate.

In the 18th century, the British were the first to come up with the idea of ​​adding milk to chocolate. It was a real taste revolution!

In Belgium, pharmacists began to brew chocolate as a medicine, adding essential oils, medicinal herbs and flower petals to it.

The British produced the first solid chocolate bar in the middle of the 19th century.

Milk chocolate was made in Switzerland in 1875. And in 1930, white chocolate appeared.

For a long time, chocolate was inaccessible to the common people, it was considered a delicacy of the bourgeoisie.

The domestic production of chocolate in the USSR was established by the merchant Abrikosov. His factory produced candies in the form of funny animal figurines, Santa Clauses.

In 1965, everyone's favorite "Alenka" appeared. Now this chocolate is produced by more than 15 confectionery factories.

Various ingredients are used to make chocolate: nuts, raisins, milk powder, cream, waffles.

July 11 World Chocolate Day: Traditions

How is Chocolate Day celebrated?

On this day, confectionery factories organize an open day, where guests can see how a chocolate bar is made from which chocolate is made. You can taste chocolate and take part in the preparation of delicious desserts.

Fairs, master classes for children are organized.

Congratulate your friends and family on this delicious sweet holiday. Prepare or present a bar of your favorite chocolate to children.

If you have the opportunity, you can go to the chocolate museum.
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Congratulations to all readers of my blog on this delicious and sweet holiday - chocolate day. Let everything be in chocolate!

Best regards, Olga.