December 27th is National Fruitcake Day and December is National Fruitcake Month.
What is a fruitcake? - is a cake made with a chopped candied fruit or dried fruit, nuts, spices and soaked in spirits (optionally).
Originating in ancient egypt, they were often placed inside tombs because they were believed to be essential for the journey to the afterlife.
It is very appropriate for National Fruitcake Day to be celebrated shortly after Christmas. Once the holidays are over, it's time to get rid of your fruitcake. Giving a fruitcake is a Christmas tradition for many. It is also believed that recipients will re-wrap the fruitcake and give it to someone else. Who knows how many years, or decades, a fruitcake has been passed along? Ultimately, the trick is to make sure you give away the fruitcake before the holiday season is through. Otherwise, you get the joy of storing it, until the next fruitcake-giving season.
Those with a sweet tooth can celebrate by eating a slice or two. Otherwise, we suggest you use this day to give your fruitcake to someone....:-)
Enjoy! HAPPY FRUITCAKE DAY!
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