Ah, the love and hated fruitcake. (Photo: wideonet, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Proving that there truly is a day for everything, today is National Fruitcake Day.
On social media, many used the hashtag #NationalFruitcakeDay to share their sentiments on the polarizing holiday treat.
My theory: There is only one fruitcake in the world. People just keep passing it around and regifting it. Happy #NationalFruitcakeDay!
— Lisa VanLonkhuyzen (@lisa_vanl) December 27, 2016
#NationalFruitcakeday If you receive one you know where you fall on the sender's list, probably right above the lawn guy.
— Trump-Empty Suitcase (@dtEmptySuitcase) December 27, 2016
But where did fruitcake come from? And why does it continue to plague us year-after-year?
The fruitcake we all love to hate can be traced to the Middle Ages when dried fruit became more common, according to Smithsonian.
Was fruitcake always associated with the holidays?
Not always. In the 18th and 19th century, fruitcakes were made for special occasion likes weddings, but it’s unknown why they became associated with Christmas, according to Smithsonian.
When did we all start hating fruitcake?
It’s unclear when the fruitcake went from a sweet treat eaten during celebrations to the butt of holiday jokes. According to Smithsonian, the fruitcake may have met its demise in the 20th century when fruitcakes were prepackaged and available through the mail.
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