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Origin of this Holiday
Our research shows 2 different dates for National Pie day.
One for December 1 and the other for January 23
One is Created by the American Pie Council.
"Each year the American Pie Council® sponsors the National Pie Championships® where some of the best pie makers in the United States and Canada enter their pies to compete for the "American Pie Council's® Best Pie in America" award." "For more information on who has the best pies in America, Click here.
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of the second date.
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!
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How is this holiday celebrated?
National Pie Day is dedicated to the celebration of pie in any and every way possible by baking pies, eating pies and with pie contests too!
On this day we are encouraged to pass on the tradition of making homemade pies and not let the art of baking pies pass us by. Pass down those traditional recipes and teach your kids how to make them. Homemade pies make holidays special and full of great memories.
To celebrate National Pie Day, share the warmth by baking and giving a homemade pie to friends and family. If you don't have time to make it homemade, stop by your favorite pie shop or grocery store and bring home a gift of love and enjoyment for the whole family.
We found recognition from...
- calendar sites, greeting sites, food sites and personal Internet sites that blog and share information about this holiday. Here are a few to check out.
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About
National Pie Day, is an annual celebration of pies started in the mid-1970s by Boulder, Colorado nuclear engineer, brewer and teacher Charlie Papazian after he declared his own birthday, January 23, to be National Pie Day. Since 1986, National Pie Day is sponsored by the American Pie Council.
In 2014, the American Pie Council partnered with Paramount Pictures in promoting the romantic thriller film Labor Day in conjunction with National Pie Day. (A pie-making scene features prominently in the film, and the film's general release was within a few days of National Pie Day.)
The APC distributed a promotional poster to pie shops and bakeries featuring images of the film's stars Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, and Gattlin Griffith in the pie-making scene. New York Post writer Lou Lumenick noted dryly that the scene was an "eccentric choice for a promotion" since Brolin's character is an escaped murderer and "before they all make pies together, he abducts them from a supermarket and ties both of them up... A bond does emerge between Brolin and his hostages before he surrenders to police. But still." The poster is captioned in part "It makes the time we spend together, just a little sweeter. Pie. Grab a slice of life."
Notwithstanding any problematic overtones, though, Variety's take on the scene was "What damage [the 1999 film] American Pie did for the pie industry, Labor Day has reversed.
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How to Celebrate this holiday:
- It's Party Time! - Every Holiday deserves a party right?! So get ready for your next party by shopping for the lastest supplies to make your holday a real hit. Amazon has fun stuff for children and adults
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- Are you feeling adventurous? Try making your very own flavored popcorn salts or or different types of herb butters. Flavors are endless. What a fun thing to do with your friends! Orrrr.... which is everyone's favorite. Caramel Corn! Make it and eat it HOT! Yummy!
- Do you need a door prize for your party? You could think about giving away .... We think a basket with pie baking supplies inside would be great! big grin~
- Give a calendar as a gift so they will never forget the holiday again! Amazon has a huge selection of many different theme calendars. Pick a food or dessert theme calendar.
- Send Free Internet Invitations! - If your ready to get together with your friends don't forget to invite them by email with these fun Internet Invitations. They are always fun & FREE!
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References
Aasen, Eric (January 21, 2012). "Sunday is National Pie Day, when pie takes center stage". The Dallas Morning News.
"Who We Are". American Pie Council website.
'Labor Day' Partners with American Pie Council for National Pie Day". Variety. January 15, 2014.
Lou Lumenick (January 15, 2014). "Poster celebrates 'Make a Pie With a Murderer Day'". New York Post.
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