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National Food Days

red delicious apples on table Eat a Red Apple Day - Friday, December 1, 2023
chocolate chip cookies with milk Cookie Day - Monday, December 4, 2023
open microwave on counter Microwave Oven Day - Wednesday, December 6, 2023
brownies on a plate Brownie Day - Friday, December 8, 2023
oatmeal muffins Oatmeal Muffin Day - Tuesday, December 19, 2023
pumpkin pie slices Pumpkin Pie Day - Monday, December 25, 2023

National Food Weeks

man washing hands with soap and water Handwashing Awareness Week - Sunday, December 3, 2023 to Saturday, December 9, 2023 (1st full week in December)*
Kwanzaa meal Kwanzaa - Tuesday, December 26, 2023 to Monday, January 1, 2024

National Food Months

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winter holiday background Winter Holidays
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Food Calendar

A monthly calendar that provides resources for selected national food-themed days, weeks, and months.

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