December Food Holidays
Find December food holidays and ideas for celebrating at a local restaurant, bakery, or coffee shop.
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National Eat a Red Apple Day
National Eat a Red Apple Day falls on December 1. Celebrate fresh fruit from a neighborhood grocer or farmers market.
National Fritters Day
National Fritters Day is December 2. Celebrate sweet or savory fritters from a neighborhood bakery or restaurant.
National Peppermint Latte Day
December 3 is observed by some food calendars as National Peppermint Latte Day, an informal seasonal coffee celebration.
National Cookie Day
December 4 is National Cookie Day. Support a local bakery and share a batch of your favorites.
National Sacher Torte Day
National Sacher Torte Day is December 5. Celebrate the rich chocolate-and-apricot cake associated with Vienna.
National Gazpacho Day
National Gazpacho Day is observed December 6, celebrating the chilled soup associated with Spanish cuisine.
National Cotton Candy Day
December 7 celebrates cotton candy, the airy spun-sugar confection.
National Brownie Day
National Brownie Day falls on December 8, a celebration of fudgy or cakey chocolate squares.
National Pastry Day
National Pastry Day is December 9. From flaky turnovers to savory pastries, there's plenty to explore.
National Lager Day
National Lager Day is December 10, recognizing lager beer and its brewing traditions.
National Noodle Ring Day
National Noodle Ring Day is December 11, celebrating the baked pasta dish traditionally formed in a ring.
Gingerbread House Day
Gingerbread House Day is observed December 12, encouraging creative decorating with cookies and icing.