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Twist your morning routine! National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day adds a sweet, creamy dollop of fun and indulgence. Life's short, eat dessert first!
Hello, sweet-toothed early birds! Get ready to add a joyous jolt to your morning routine on National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, celebrated annually on the first Saturday in February. Originating in the 1960s in New York to chase away winter blues, this whimsical day encourages ice cream lovers across the globe to defy conventional breakfast norms and begin their day with their favorite frozen treat. This is the perfect moment to let out your inner child, so wield that scoop, top off your bowls and remember, life's short, eat dessert first! Let's turn this frosty, fun tradition into a National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day you’ll never forget. So, wake up, ready your taste buds and start the day on a sweet note!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>A mother in Rochester, New York, invents Ice Cream For Breakfast Day as an entertaining diversion from the mid-winter blues for her children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expanding Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of enjoying ice cream for breakfast begins to spread, gaining popularity in cold regions looking for comforting winter traditions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram help popularize the holiday, with users around the world sharing their ice cream filled breakfast creations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Observance</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day becomes an officially recognized "National Day" in the United States, celebrated on the first Saturday of February.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world turn to National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day as a source of joy and comfort while practicing social distancing.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create ice cream pancakes</h3><p class='facts-text'>Give your traditional stack a twist. Opt for pancake batter with a scoop of your favorite ice cream mixed in. Serve the hot pancakes with another dollop of ice cream on top replacing your usual syrup.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Inspire your home with an ice cream sundae bar</h3><p class='facts-text'>Set up a self-service topping station. Offer a range of your favorite ice creams and toppings, such as fruits, nuts, sprinkles and, of course, that oh-so-necessary whipped cream on the top. Invite your family members or roommates to join the delicious madness!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mix cereal with ice-cream</h3><p class='facts-text'>An irresistible way to incorproate breakfast and dessert features! Simply replace your regular milk with a scope or two of ice cream in your favourite bowl of cereal.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Invent a breakfast ice cream smoothie</h3><p class='facts-text'>Combine your favorite ice cream with banana, some coffee, and any other fruits you fancy into a blender. Blend until everything is smooth and creamy. It's a great way to combine all the necessary morning ingredients in one drink.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Throw a pre-noon ice cream party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Share your enthusiasm for the day with others by hosting a casual gathering and encouraging guests to come in their pajamas. Nothing beats enjoying bowls of ice cream together while lounging in comfortable flannel or silk PJs.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>A break from the norm</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Why do we love National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day? It's a day where the ordinary rules of breakfast do not apply. It's a day to put aside your usual bagels and cereal and enjoy your favorite scoop of ice cream first thing in the morning. It adds a sweet and exciting twist to our routines!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Creative culinary fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Another reason we love this holiday is for the chance it gives us to be uniquley creative in the kitchen. Whether it's inventing ice cream-filled pancakes or making a decadent ice cream sundae bar, this day encourages us to throw out the rule book and have some fun with our breakfast!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The joy of sharing</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lastly, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day allows us to share the fun with others. Whether it's enjoying a pre-noon ice cream party with friends in pajamas or just sharing a special morning treat with our kids, it’s a reminder of the fun, togetherness and joy that food - especially ice cream - can create.</p></div></div>
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