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National Apricot Day is an annual feast for apricot lovers and is celebrated on January 9th of every year. Though there are lots of fruit varieties available in the world, some of them, like the apricot, are eaten all over the year. The orange, velvety flesh texture of the apricot makes those who eat it fall for it. It is a versatile fruit that can be eaten fresh or canned and even dried as to consume later. So anyone can eat the apricot as fresh or can also try different recipes using this fruit. The National Apricot Day wouldn’t be complete without tasting this fleshy fruit.
“The flavours of the peach and the apricot are not lost from generation to generation. Neither are they transmitted by book learning.” – Ezra Pound
History of National Apricot Day
The history, origin, and the person who established National Apricot Day are anonymous. It is not mentioned anywhere regarding the year from which this fruit has been celebrated. Apricot refers to the fruit or the tree bearing the fruit. The origin of tree dated back to 4,000 years ago in China and was later planted in Asia and even in the Mediterranean by Persians. After some centuries, the Spanish brought the apricots to the New World. At present, apricots are grown in San Joaquin Valley in California and that makes 95% of apricots grown in the U.S.
The word Apricot has a Latin origin, which means “precious.” Apricots will ripen earlier than most of the summer fruits, and hence, the name could be explained by this fact. One of the easiest ways to serve apricots is by eating them fresh as they are rich in vitamins A, B-6, and C, magnesium, iron, calcium, fiber, and potassium. The apricots, after ripening, are good for the eyes and skin. An ounce of the apricots will contain about twenty percent of a daily dose of beta-carotene. Apricots can be used as sweet and savory dishes with their unique flavor.
Other Celebrations on January 9
January 9 is also celebrated as
- National Static Electricity Day
- Play God Day
- Balloon Ascension Day
- Word Nerd Day
- National Clean Off Your Desk Day
- Poetry At Work Day
How to Celebrate National Apricot Day
The best way to celebrate National Apricot Day is to fill up your mouth with some fresh apricots. Even after summer, you could eat the dried apricots. You can refer to different varieties of dishes in which the apricots are used. Try them at your home and serve them for your family. Organize an apricot-themed party, and invite family and friends to come dressed up in orange color for the party to celebrate the apricots. Have some fresh apricots as a refreshing snack, or have some dried apricots as a topping on the ice cream to complete this Day. Share your Apricot Day celebrations and photos on social media using the hashtag #ApricotDay.
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