Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: December 11th, 2021. Today is National “Have a Bagel Day” which I believe I will pass on. Just as Charlie will because he doesn’t eat Bagels. Before you ask me about David I don’t know if he does or not. How about you?
WHY EVERYONE LOVES NATIONAL BAGEL DAY
- Have you ever walked into a Bagel shop and noticed all the flavors available? From Bagels with Cinnamon Raisin Swirl to the Cassic Everything Bagel, there is always a variety to satisfy your cravings.
- Many of us have had Bagels for breakfast. Have you use a Bagel to create a Deli Sandwich or to create a Pzza Bagel? The chewy dense texture makes Bagels a perfect vehicle for toppings, and spreads, you can think of!
- You can find Bagels in Supermarkets, Coffee Shops, and Gas Stations. You can eat Bagels toasted or plain.
Five food facts to know about the Bagel:
The Bagel originated in Poland and was created for Lent.
The name Bagel derives from the Yiddish word ‘bengal’, meaning ‘ring’ or ‘bracelet’.
Immigrant Polish-Jews brought the Bagel to the United States.
Automated production and distribution of frozen Bagels started in the 1960s with Bagel baker Harry Lender, Murray Lender, and Florence Sender.
The hole in the center of the Bagel is for multiple Bagels to be threaded onto a dowel, allowing bakers to transport the Bagel more easily.
TRADITIONS OF NATIONAL BAGEL DAY
Purchase and eat a Bagel. Pretty easy! Head to your Bakery and order a Bagel with your favorite toppings!
Bake a Bagel. Surprisingly simple and enjoyable, there’s nothing that smells better than Baked Bagels straight out of the oven. A great activity for you and your children.
Give a bagel. Considering that the initial written context of Bagels came as a traditional gift for pregnant women, Bagels would be a good treat at any maternity ward!
NATIONAL BAGEL DAY STATS
54% of Americans eat fresh Bagels. While it may be convenient to stock up on store-bought Bagels, it’s clear that we have a preferred palate for freshly baked Bagels. 77% of bagels are eaten as the main dish for whichever meal that may be. Bagels are sustainable enough to toast them . 75% like Bagels toasty or warmed up and will gladly buy a fresh, hot Bagel over anything cold. Nearly 90 percent of users put Cream Cheese, or Butter on the Bagel. It’s clear that the contrast between hot and cold is the desired method of bagel consumption.
NATIONAL BAGEL DAY ACTIVITIES
- Take this day as an opportunity to have a Bagel, and feel free to use the Holiday as an excuse to try as many flavors as you would like!
- What office, classroom, or friends doesn’t love Bagels? Scope out your Bagel shops for exclusive National Bagel Day deals and spring for Bagels to share.
- Everyone has their favorite Bagel place, so maybe it’s time to figure out which Bagel is the besst. Be adventurous and try out your friends favorite Bagel shops.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates