When is this holiday celebrated?
This holiday is observed & celebrated on February 5.
Are there other related holidays? Yes
National Cheese Fondue Day
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What is this holiday for?
This holiday is for enjoying "Chocolate Fondue"!
Remember this special food holiday by getting out that fondue pot you have stored in the clauset, heat it up and melt up that special chocolate sauce! Call up all your friends and family and get ready for a sweet dipping good time!
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Origin of this holiday:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day.
This holiday is referred to as a "National" day. However, we did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day. Even though we didn't, this is still a holiday that is publicized to celebrate. So have fun with it and celebrate it!
We did find reference to this holiday on several Greeting Card sites.
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What type of food is popular with chocolate fondue?
Chocolate is good with just about anything but the most popular foods dipped in chocolate fondue is poundcake, angel food cake, donut holes, marshmallows, rice crispy treats, graham crackers, pretzels and fruits such as strawberries, cherries, bananas or apples. Don't forget that you can use white chocolate too!
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Dessert Fondue
Dessert fondue recipes began appearing in the 1960s. Slices of fruit or pastry are dipped in a caquelon of melted chocolate. Other dessert fondues can include coconut, honey, caramel and marshmallow.
Traditional Chocolate Fondue Recipe Below:
8 oz Premium Chocolate (chopped)
1 cup Whipping Cream
2 tsp Grand Marnier (optional)
Over low flame, heat Cream until warm (DO NOT BOIL)
Slowly add chocolate while stirring
Mixture will become smooth
Stir in liqueur
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Fondue is considered a sex food
Fondue has long been considered sex food because it has always been a romantic way for couples to eat for many years. Strawberries dipped in melted chocolate is a favorite food to feed each other. There's just something sexual and sensual about feeling the warm chocolate against your fingers as you reach over to give your special loved one a bite. So if your planning to have a date for dinner, don't forget to Fondue!
Fondue is a truly decadent dessert.
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What type of holiday is this?
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Other February Holidays around the world
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How can I Celebrate this holiday?
- Blog with us about it! - We have a blog called "Everyday is a Holiday" so visit our pages and talk with us about this holiday.
- Send Free E-Greeting! - If your ready to get together with your friends don't forget to invite them with these fun Internet Invitations.
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