We all love learning new things. For some, the existence of the Sweetest Day holiday is one of them. Exactly what is the history and meaning of Sweetest Day? Here’s all you need to know about the holiday.
What Is The Meaning Of Sweetest Day?
The Sweetest Day a holiday celebrated on the third Saturday of October. Many celebrate with charitable deeds, giving small gifts, and expressions of appreciation. While some of the gift-giving and celebration around Sweetest Day is romantic, it’s not just that. Many focus on acts of charity and kindness to friends, family, and even strangers. Much of this stems from the origin of Sweetest day when many in the Cleveland candy industry distributed candy to the less fortunate.
While Sweetest Day is observed all over the country, it’s much more prevalent in the Midwest and Great Lakes Region. In these regions, many women also celebrate the holiday by treating and showing appreciation for their boyfriends. Sweetest Day should not be confused with Valentine’s Day. They are different although it’s easy to understand why folk may get them confused. Both revolve heavily around romance, chocolate, sweets, and gift giving. This is partly why Sweetest Day gets a bad wrap as a manufactured holiday. No, Sweetest Day was not created by Hallmark. While all holidays are somewhat of a creation, Sweetest Day started in an interesting fashion.
What’s The History of Sweetest Day?
The Sweetest Day holiday originated and was first celebrated on October 19, 2021 in Cleveland. Several candy manufacturers in Cleveland, Ohio planned the event which would create and give away over 20,000 boxes of candy to the old folks, orphans, and other less well-off groups. The Sweetest Day committee was led by C.C. Hartzwell, a candymaker, and aided by high-profile movie stars. Herbert Birch Kingston is often credited with creating the idea for Sweetest Day. He is a philanthropist and a candy company employee of C.C. Hartzwell.
That original spirit of good deeds and acts of charity still lives in modern-day celebrations of Sweetest Day. It’s a holiday celebrated highlighted by romantic deeds, charitable acts, and exchanging of small gifts. While many couples celebrate Sweetest Day, in some parts of America, it’s a day where women treat their boyfriends or husbands with candy and gifts.
Is Sweetest Day Really A Holiday?
Sweetest Day is not an internationally recognized holiday or a federal holiday. Sweetest Day is recognized and celebrated on the third Saturday of October in many parts of America. The holiday is most popular in the Midwest, Florida, and parts of the Northeast. It’s tough to designate exactly what is and isn’t a holiday. Valentine’s Day is also not a federal or public holiday where government buildings and stores close. It just so happens to be a much more popular Holiday that is internationally recognized.
What’s The Difference Between Sweetest Day and Valentine’s Day?
Wondering how Sweetest Day is different from Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day occurs on February 14th and is typically seen more as a celebration of romance. While Sweetest Day is a largely romantic holiday, general acts of charity for loved ones are also emphasized. There is some focus on expressions of kindness, charity, and appreciation to friends and even strangers. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of October also. Because of this, the Sweetest Day Holiday may fall on different days of the calendar, unlike Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day also has some ties to religion, which isn’t the case for Sweetest Day.
Is Sweetest Day For Guys or Girls?
There is no hard and fast rule about who Sweetest Day is for. Some people don’t even celebrate it romantically. There are some places around the country where Sweetest Day is seen as the day for Women to treat and show appreciation to their significant others.