It’s National Fruitcake Day

Across the United States, fruitcake lovers young and old, observe National Fruitcake Day each year on Dec. 27, according to National Day Calendar. Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts and spices and sometimes soaked in “spirits,” fruitcake has been a holiday gift-giving tradition for many years. Rome is believed to be the creator of fruitcake. Recipes for fruitcake vary from country to country depending on available ingredients and tradition, but typically, American fruitcakes are rich in fruits and nuts. National Day Calendar™ is the authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days.