It is the third day of Valentine’s week and the day to celebrate the sweetest affair of chocolates and Valentine’s Day. It is Chocolate Day, guys! And I feel out of all the other days of Valentine’s week this day connects differently to a lot of people because they exchange chocolates and sweet treats with their loved ones. And as they rightly say, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. For this reason, it is one of the days that is enjoyed and celebrated by people of all age groups.
For ages, chocolates have been the favorite gift for expressing love to a special one. People across countries have taken it as a symbol of love, and they go all out to get the best chocolates.
So, why not take a look at what made it a special day?
The History Behind World Chocolate Day And its significance:
Before diving into the history, let me put it out there that this day is different from the Work Chocolate Day celebrated on the 7th of July to pay tribute to chocolate’s introduction to Europe in 1550.
So, back in the 1840s, Valentine’s Day started gaining popularity for the first time. At that point, it was the first time that people started exchanging gifts and flowers with their loved ones. And love was all around in the air! Now, an English entrepreneur and chocolate maker named Richard Cadbury took this opportunity to manufacture chocolates. He introduced the concept of chocolate baskets which became extremely popular among people. Gradually it became a token of love, and this went on to dedicate an entire day to chocolates!
The unique history behind this, and the fact that chocolates are loved across regions and cultures, Chocolate Day holds great significance on Valentine’s Week. Hence, they make for the best gifts for your loved ones! 🙂
