August 28

Crackers Over The Keyboard Day

Don't miss out on the fun of Crackers Over The Keyboard Day - enjoy some delicious snacks and get creative with your office lunch break!

Yearly Date
August 28
Type
Day

Introduction

It's time to get your crunch on and celebrate Crackers Over The Keyboard Day on August 28! This unique holiday was created in 2010 to honor the beloved snack food that so many of us love. It's a great way to take a break from work or studying and just have some fun. Whether you like crackers with cheese, peanut butter, jelly, or just plain, this is the day for you! So take out those crackers and get ready to munch away – it's Crackers Over The Keyboard Day!

Crackers Over The Keyboard Day Timeline

1801
Cracker Invention
Josiah Bent from Massachusetts invents a method of baking a cracker-like bread product from water and flour, creating the first known crackers.
1888
Creation of National Biscuit Company
The National Biscuit Company, later known as Nabisco, is formed. This company greatly popularizes crackers in the United States.
1970s
PC Era Beginnings
The personal computer (PC) era begins, leading to marked increase in office-based computing over the coming decades.
1990s
Internet Boom
The Internet penetrates most workplaces during the 1990s, leading to more hours spent by workers at computer keyboards.
2010
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is established to celebrate our love for crackers and the joys of eating them while working or studying.

How to Celebrate Crackers Over The Keyboard Day

1

Bake homemade crackers

Making your own crackers can be a fun and rewarding experience. All you need is flour, salt, butter, and water! Simply mix the ingredients together and roll out the dough, cut it into shapes and sizes of your choosing, then bake in the oven.

2

Throw a cracker-tasting party

Gather some friends or family together and have a cracker tasting party! Everyone can bring their favorite type of crackers to share, and you can all vote on which one is the tastiest.

3

Make a cracker trail

Lay out a long trail of crackers along your living room floor. Then invite your pet (or kids) to follow the trail and get a treat at the end!

4

Compete in a cracker eating contest

Get together with some friends or family and have a good ol' fashioned cracker eating contest. See who can eat the most without getting sick!

5

Decorate with crackers

Take some old crackers and use them to decorate your house or apartment. Hang them from the walls or use them to make a decorative wreath for your door.

Why We Love Crackers Over The Keyboard Day

A

Crackers are portable

Unlike keyboards, which can be difficult to transport, crackers are lightweight and small enough to fit into a bag or purse. This makes it easy to take with you wherever you go. Whether you're going on vacation, running errands, or just eating lunch at your desk, crackers can provide an easy snacking option that won't weigh you down!

B

Crackers offer variety

When it comes to crackers, there's no shortage of options. From whole grain to multigrain and from plain to cheese flavored, there's a type of cracker for everyone! With so many different flavors and textures available, you can always find something that perfectly suits your taste buds!

C

Crackers are fun to eat

Eating a bowl of crackers is more than just a snack - it's an experience! From the crunchy texture to all the different flavors, cracking open a pack of crackers can help bring a bit of joy into your day. So forget about typing away on the computer - take some time to enjoy some tasty snacks instead!

Crackers Over The Keyboard Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Aug 27
Sunday
2024
Aug 27
Tuesday
2025
Aug 27
Wednesday
2026
Aug 27
Thursday
2027
Aug 27
Friday