The 25th of March is International Waffle Day, which honors waffles, their history, and an unexpected religious holiday. Our kind of Christmas is one that is best commemorated by eating waffles. The day has, unsurprisingly, been somewhat of a success. International Waffle Day began in Sweden, but now it is celebrated by hungry tummies all around the world. Plug up your waffle maker and enjoy some delectable sweets.
History Of National Waffle Day
Waffles arrived in Sweden in the early 1600s and swiftly spread to neighboring countries. They were frequently served with jams and fruits, and they quickly became a popular snack to be enjoyed at any time of day. The festival was dubbed Vffeldagen, which sounded strikingly similar to the religious Vrfrudagen, and the two traditions fused.
With the passage of time, a greater range of waffles became available. In the 1700s, more butter and sugar were added to the recipes, making them sweeter. The Belgian waffle was invented in 1839, and it was more thicker and had deeper grids than conventional waffles. The Belgian version was more filling, as well as including more jam and cream.
The origins of International Waffle Day can be traced back to a mispronunciation that merged two holidays. This Waffle Day is known in Sweden as Vffeldagen, which sounds similar to Vrfrudagen (Our Lady Day), which commemorates the Virgin Mary’s conception. Because of this linguistic link, Swedish families have made it a tradition to celebrate Vrfrudagen with waffles on Our Lady Day. That’s how March 25th became known as International Waffle Day.
Why We Celebrate National Waffle Day ?
Do it the way the Swedes do it
If you can’t travel to Sweden, make traditional Swedish waffles as a substitute! Use a heart-shaped waffle machine to cook your waffles, then top them with your favorite jam and whipped cream, as well as some fresh berries. The ultimate result has that genuine feel about it.
Waffle House is a great place to eat
Eat as many waffles as your stomach will allow at your local waffle house. Many waffle houses offer specials on International Waffle Day, so do your research ahead of time.
Use a waffle app to make waffles
In the digital world, you can make, decorate, and eat sweet dessert pastries with “My Waffle Maker.” It’s a really addictive game that’s a lot of fun to play with your pals.
