Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: June 13th, 2022. Did you know today is National Corn on the Cob Day? I wish I had picked some up this morning to go with the Bar B Que Ribs and Cheese Potatoes were having for dinner.
Millions of people love sweet Corn on the cob. As Summer nears, we can’t wait to bring out Salt and Pepper, they they boil, steam or grill sweet, Corn on the Cob.
National Corn on the Cob Day encourages us to celebrate and enjoy this tasty Summer time treat.
Plainview, Minnesota celebrates National Corn on the Cob Day in a big way by hosting a parade and other festivities.
Sweet Corn originated in Mexico and it dates back to about 9,000 BC.
Did you know Sweet Corn loses its sweetness rapidly. Home gardeners know to pick Sweet Corn just before it is cooked. When purchasing sweet Corn at a store make sure the Corn is fresh picked.
The History and Origin of National Corn on the Cob Day:
Our research did not find the creator of this holiday and we also did not discover when this annual tradition began.
People found it a bit odd to celebrate this holiday in June because in mid June, Sweet Corn is still being planted in home gardens. In most areas, home grown sweet Corn will not be ready to harvest for several more weeks.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
