National Sprinkle Day is celebrated on July 23rd every year. As the name suggests, National Sprinkle day was designed to celebrate the delight brought on by the existence of Sprinkles. Sprinkles are colorful flecks of Sugar we love. Sprinkles are used for many things across the world, but the most common way is topping Ice Cream. It is a well-accepted fact that no matter the hardships, Sprinkles make everyone’s day just a little better, even if it’s minute. Today is all about learning about different variations of Sprinkles and trying them out.
Sprinkles can be dated back to, at least, the 18th Century when Sprinkles were referred to as Nonpareils. The idea of the modern Sprinkles dates back to 1913 when Dutch confectionaries, Erven H. de Jong created something by the name of ‘hagelslag.’ The latter was intended to be used as a topping for Bread and Butter, of all things.
Hagelslag eventually made their way to the New World, to the Tri-State and New England region by the 1930s. This was the beginning of their rainbow-colored fame. Hagelslag received a facelift for the American public. Known as ‘Jimmies’ in the US, they began being used as a Cake topping. Feuds began to spring up, however, feuds over the true ownership of the creation.
A Pennsylvanian factory, for instance, began claiming that it had invented America’s beloved Jimmies. Sprinkles began their career as an Ice Cream Topping in the 1940s. The first use of Sprinkles as an Ice-Cream Topping has been traced back to Dr. Edward Bringham. Dr. Edward Bringham began offering Rainbow Sprinkles as a topping option for Ice Cream Cones, charging an additional penny to raise money for The Jimmy Fund.
Today, Sprinkles can be found all across the globe. They are called ‘hagelslag’ in The Netherlands, Jimmies in Boston and Philadelphia, Meses in Indonesia, and ‘Muizenstrontjes’ (‘Mouse droppings’) in Belgium. Regardless of the name, Sprinkles have become a part of the modern diet.
National Sprinkle Day Activities:
- To celebrate National Sprinkle Day you should celebrate today with any flavor of Ice Cream just don’t forget the Sprinkles. The more the merrier.
- Bake a Cake and once you’ve frosted the Cake decorate it with Sprinkles then invite your friends and family over to have a slice or two with a glass of Milk.
- Prepare “Fairy Bread” a Oceanic delicacy which is Bread, Butter and Sprinkles and share it with everyone you know.
Interesting Facts About Sprinkles:
- Sprinkles are made of Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cornstarch, Shortening, Wax and Coloring.
- Did you know Sprinkles are one of the most popular Ice Cream toppings around.
- Sprinkles are not Vegan.
- Here is a fun fact to share with your friends and family. Sprinkles are referred to as “hundreds of thousands.
- Sprinkles may contain Gelatin.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL SPRINKLE DAY
- Sprinkles are so very joyful which is why people love Sprinkle Day which celebrates a delightful confectionery.
- The point of National Sprinkle Day is to eat Sprinkles
- For everyone who knows someone who’s never tried Sprinkles, today is the best day to get those people to try Sprinkles!
- Sprinkles also come in a variety of colors, so try Sprinkles out today as an appealing feature for your Cakes!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
