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Get ready to jump for joy on National Jump for Jelly Beans Day - indulge in your favorite sweet treat and enjoy the sugar rush!
Get your taste buds ready for a sweet and bouncy celebration on July 31, also known as National Jump for Jelly Beans Day! This fun holiday originated in the United States and has been celebrated since the early 2000s. It's a day to indulge in one of the most beloved candies – jelly beans – and have some fun while doing it. Did you know that jelly beans were first created during the Civil War as a way to send sweets to soldiers? Whether you're jumping for joy or just jumping for jelly beans, this day is sure to bring some sugary happiness into your life. So let's get hopping and celebrate National Jump for Jelly Beans Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1861</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Jelly Beans</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jelly beans were first created during the American Civil War. Boston confectioner William Schrafft encouraged people to send jelly beans to soldiers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Easter Becomes Jelly Bean Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1930s, jelly beans had become a common Easter candy due to their resemblance to eggs, a symbol of new life.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Gourmet Jelly Beans</div><div class='timeline-text'>David Klein introduces Jelly Belly, gourmet jelly beans, with initially eight flavors, revolutionizing the jelly bean market.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Presidential Candy Endorsement</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Ronald Reagan, a known jelly bean fan, served them in the Oval Office and on Air Force One, increasing public exposure for Jelly Belly.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Jump for Jelly Beans Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Jump for Jelly Beans Day was first celebrated in the United States, encouraging people to enjoy the beloved candy.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a jelly bean-themed workout</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In honor of National Jump for Jelly Beans Day, create a fun workout that incorporates jumping and includes jelly beans as a reward for completing each exercise.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a jelly bean hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Similar to an Easter egg hunt, hide different colored jelly beans around your house or backyard and have your friends and family search for them. The person who finds the most jelly beans wins a prize!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make jelly bean cocktails</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix up some fun and colorful cocktails using different flavored jelly beans. You can even make it a competition by having guests create their own unique cocktail recipes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a jelly bean tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Purchase a variety of jelly bean flavors and have a blind taste test with your friends. See if they can guess the flavors correctly and have fun trying out new combinations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create jelly bean art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use different colored jelly beans to create unique and colorful artwork. This is a fun activity for both kids and adults, and you can even make it a competition to see who can come up with the most creative design.</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'>It's a chance to relive childhood memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jelly beans are a quintessential childhood treat for many people. National Jump for Jelly Beans Day is a great opportunity to bring back fond memories of hunting for the perfect flavors and trading with friends. Plus, it's an excuse to act like a kid again!</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'>Jelly beans come in endless flavors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From fruity to chocolatey, there's a jelly bean flavor out there for everyone. National Jump for Jelly Beans Day allows you to expand your taste buds and try new flavors that you may not have thought of before. Who knows, you might discover a new favorite!</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'>It's a fun way to incorporate exercise into your day</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The "jump" in Jump for Jelly Beans is no coincidence - this holiday encourages people to get active while enjoying their sweet treat. Whether it's jumping rope, doing jumping jacks, or even jumping on a trampoline, incorporating exercise into your National Jump for Jelly Beans Day celebrations is not only fun, but it also helps burn off those jelly bean calories!</p></div></div>
National Jump for Jelly Beans Day is celebrated on July 31 every year. In 2024 National Jump for Jelly Beans Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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