They say the way to a person's heart is through their stomach. And who doesn't love chocolates? Perhaps, this is why Valentine's Week has a whole day dedicated to chocolates. In fact, it is supposed to be one of the most cherished days of the week.
What's the history behind celebrating Chocolate Day? Let's find out.
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Chocolate Day 2022: Date
Chocolate Day is celebrated on 9 February, and it falls on a Wednesday this year.
Chocolate Day 2022: History
It was in the 1840s that Valentine's Day first gained popularity. People exchanged gifts and flowers, and love was is in the air. This was also the time when Richard Cadbury, an English entrepreneur and chocolate maker, saw an opportunity and decided to manufacture chocolates.
He began curating chocolate baskets, which then people started gifting their loved ones on Valentine's Day. These chocolate baskets acted like love tokens and gained immense popularity, so much so that an entire day was dedicated to chocolates.
Chocolate Day 2022: Significance
Chocolate Day has great significance during Valentine's Week not only because of its unique history, but also because chocolate is loved across regions and cultures. It is, perhaps, one of the best things to gift to your loved ones when you cannot muster up the courage to confess your feelings.
In fact, certain chocolates are healthy for your diet too. So, by gifting chocolates to your loved ones, you're not only making them happy, but also keeping them healthy.
Chocolate Day 2022: Wishes
You have done to my life that a chocolate does to bad days, You make it better. Happy Chocolate Day to the sweetest person I know!
Happy Chocolate Day my friend! Thankyou for teaching me what the meaning of true friendship is.
You're the chocolate to my life. You make it sweeter and better. Happy Chocolate Day!
"When we don’t have the words, chocolate can speak volumes. Happy Chocolate Day!!
Chocolate Day 2022: Images
We at The Quint wish all of you a very happy Chocolate Day 2022!