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Celebrate National S'mores Day with friends and family - nothing beats sharing gooey, delicious s'mores around a campfire!
Get ready to celebrate National S'mores Day on August 10th! This special day has been celebrated since the early 1900s and is a homage to one of America's favorite desserts. S'mores typically consist of two graham crackers, marshmallow, and chocolate. But now you can find different variations all over the world ranging from strawberry s'more cupcakes to peanut butter s'more pies. No matter how you eat them, National S’mores Day is the perfect time for everyone to come together and enjoy this sweet treat!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>S'mores Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first published recipe of s'mores appeared in a 1927 Girl Scouts guidebook entitled "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>S'mores in Pop Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>The classic s'mores recipe became officially recognized in popular American culture, being featured in the movie "The Sandlot."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>S'mores Commercialization</div><div class='timeline-text'>Commercially prepared s'mores began making their debut on supermarket shelves across America during the 80's.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National S’mores Day Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>National S’mores Day was firmly established as a cultural holiday and celebration of the beloved treat.</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'>Innovative S’mores Recipes</div><div class='timeline-text'>Creative variations of the classic s'mores soar in popularity, including s'mores cupcakes, s'mores dip, and s'mores pizza, among others.</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'>Make your own s'mores</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>All you need is some graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars. Toast the marshmallows over a fire and make your own s'mores.</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'>Bake s'mores cupcakes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you don't have access to a campfire, then why not try baking s'mores cupcakes? You'll get all the deliciousness of s'mores without having to light a fire.</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 s'mores ice cream</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Looking for something cold and sweet? Take your favorite ice cream flavor and add crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips for an amazing treat!</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'>Try s'mores dip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>S'mores dip is easy to prepare and requires only few ingredients like melted chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers. Heat up the ingredients in a skillet or oven, then get dipping with graham crackers or cookies.</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'>Get creative with toppings</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you want to get creative with your s'mores, try adding some unique toppings like banana slices or Nutella for an extra special treat.</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'>The classic treat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>S'mores will always be a classic favorite no matter what age you are. The combination of sweet marshmallows, rich chocolate and crunchy graham crackers is simply irresistible. Plus, with the ability to customize your s'more with fun ingredients like peanut butter or caramel sauce, they're sure to bring a smile to everyone's face!</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'>No special equipment required</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What makes s'mores even better is that all you need to make them is a campfire - you don't need any specialized equipment or tools. They also don't require a lot of time or effort to make, so if you just want a quick sweet treat, it's easy to whip up in no time!</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'>A fun outdoor activity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making s'mores isn't just about the eating - it's an entire experience! Sitting around the fire telling stories and roasting marshmallows is part of the joy. It's a great way to spend quality time with friends and family while enjoying some delicious treats!</p></div></div>
National S'mores Day is celebrated on August 10 every year. In 2024, National S'mores Day will occur on a Saturday.
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