Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

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Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on the first Saturday of February each year. The holiday encourages people to indulge in a bowl of ice cream first thing in the morning.

History

The origins of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day are somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have been started in the 1960s by Florence Rappaport, a mother from Rochester, New York. The holiday was a way to entertain her children during a snowstorm. The idea caught on and has since been celebrated by ice cream lovers worldwide.

Celebration

The celebration of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is simple: one needs to eat ice cream at breakfast time. This can be done at home, at an ice cream shop, or at a special event organized for the holiday. Some ice cream shops and brands offer special promotions or flavors to mark the occasion.

Impact

While Ice Cream for Breakfast Day may seem like a whimsical holiday, it has been used to raise awareness and funds for various causes. For example, in 2013, the holiday was used to raise money for Give Kids The World Village, a non-profit resort for children with life-threatening illnesses.

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