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Celebrate Sprinkle Day with a sprinkle of fun - add some extra sweetness to your day with delightful treats and decorations!
It's time to get ready for Sprinkle Day on July 23rd! This day is dedicated to celebrating the joy and fun of sprinkles, those tiny pieces of sweet, colorful goodness. Sprinkles have been around since the 18th century and were originally used as decorations on cakes and other baked goods. Today, they are used in a variety of desserts from cupcakes to ice cream sundaes to doughnuts - the possibilities are endless. So get creative with your sprinkle selections and let your imagination run wild while you celebrate this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>18th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Sprinkles</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sprinkles, also known as jimmies, were first invented in the late 18th century and used to decorate cakes and other pastries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1921</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Industrial Production</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Deruyter family in the Netherlands opens a factory for industrial production of “muisjes” (little mice), the Dutch version of sprinkles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Mass Production Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Just Born Quality Confections starts mass producing sprinkles, marketed as "jimmies", in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.</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'>Sprinkles Boom in Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sprinkles see a rise in popularity due to growing trends in creative baking and cake decorating.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sprinkle Day Is Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sprinkle Day is officially recognized as a national holiday, celebrated annually on July 23rd.</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 sprinkle art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some paper and your favorite sprinkles, and create a unique work of art. You can use the sprinkles to create shapes, patterns, or anything else you can think of!</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 a sprinkle-filled treat</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a sprinkle cake, cupcakes, cookies, or any other baked good that you can think of and fill it with sprinkles! You can also add frosting and other decorations to make it extra special.</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'>Go on a sprinkle hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and head out on a sprinkle hunt! Search your local stores for the best selection of sprinkles, and find the perfect ones to use in your celebrations.</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'>Have a sprinkle party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a sprinkle party! Have everyone bring their favorite sprinkles and make sure to have plenty of snacks, beverages, and decorations.</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'>Make sprinkle cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make cards for your friends and family using sprinkles! Use the sprinkles to create unique designs on the cards that are sure to make them smile.</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'>Sprinkles add flavor and texture</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sprinkles are fun to use in baking because they add an extra layer of flavor and texture to any dish. From crunchy sprinkles on top of cupcakes, to rainbow jimmies sprinkled over a bowl of ice cream – there are endless possibilities and combinations that can be created with sprinkles!</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'>Sprinkles bring color and cheer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sprinkles have the power to instantly brighten up just about any treat. Whether it’s a milk chocolate cake with colorful rainbow confetti sprinkles, or a vanilla layered ice cream cake with white nonpareils—sprinkles always seem to make everything look and taste better!</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'>Sprinkles are for everyone</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The best thing about sprinkles is that anyone, of any age, can enjoy them. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, sprinkles just make food more exciting. Plus, they’re so easy to use that even novice bakers can get creative in the kitchen!</p></div></div>
Sprinkle Day is celebrated on July 23 every year. In 2024 Sprinkle Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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