Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: December 17th, 2021: National Maple Syrup Day. I personally am not too fond of Maple Syrup. But I know a lot of people enjoy Maple Syrup so I would like to find a dessert using Maple Syrup then my family could re-try Maple Syrup and find we might actually like it.
National Maple Syrup Day– always on December 17th.
National Maple Syrup Day provides us with the opportunity to appreciate this delicious American treat. This sweet and unique flavor originated in America. Native American Indians were the first to harvest and boil the Sap of the Maple Tree into Maple Syrup.
Watching or participating in a Maple Sap harvest, or demonstration, is a fun late winter event. They are held in February-March, when the sap is flowing. It is educational for the kids, too. During field demonstrations, some of the sap is boiled down into Syrup. Best of all, free samples are often giving, pouring Maple Syrup over a Pancake or Vanilla Ice Cream.
Did you know? Sap of the Maple Tree is the same sap used to make Maple Syrup, into a refreshing drink. Just put Maple Syrup in the refrigerator and pour a drink whenever you want. Or, have a drink as you harvest the sap from the tree!
How do you participate in National Maple Syrup Day? Pour Maple Syrup onto your Pancakes or Waffles. For an evening treat, pour warm Maple Syrup onto Vanilla Ice Cream.
Please note, make sure you are using Maple Syrup, not Pancake Syrup. Unless the ingredients state otherwise, Pancake Syrup no longer contains Maple Syrup.
History and Origin of National Maple Syrup Day:
Our extensive research failed to discover any factual content on this Holiday. We are a bit surprised to see National Maple Syrup Day celebrated in mid-December. We fully expected this Holiday to be celebrated in late Winter, when the Sap of the Maple Tree begins to flow.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
