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National Pumpkin Day (US) 2021: When is Pumpkin Day in the USA? History, Significance, Activities, Ideas and More
Halloween 2021 is in the cornor, and the pumpkin has become the focal point. Although National Pumpkin is also near, so it’s the best time to celebrate pumpkin. Every Year, 26 October is celebrated as National Pumpkin Day in the United States. The day recognizes the superfood which is filled with nutrients and makes for the most famous Halloween decoration.
When is National Pumpkin Day in the USA?
Since its origin, the day is being celebrated every year on 26th October.
History and Significance
As per Archaeologists discoveries, the pumpkins were originated in Central America about 7,500 years ago. The oldest domesticated seed founded by Archaeologists was in the Oaxaca Highlands of Mexico. Talking about How Pumpkin is called Pumpkin? it is believed that the word “Pumpkin” is derived from the Greek word “Pepon”, which means “Large Melon”. Throughout the centuries, the word changed to “Pompon”, to “Pumpion”, to “Pumpkin”. The Yellow Pumpkins were first referred to as “Gros Melons”.
The US is the biggest producer of Pumpkins, producing 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins every year. Although Pumpkin is one of the fruits, grows in almost every continent apart from Antarctica.
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Activities or Ideas
- Prepare your own Jack-O-Lantern version of pumpkin.
- Start preparations for Halloween.
- Prepare interesting recipes using Pumpkin and share it on to your Social Media Accounts with #NationalPumpkinDay
- Read about the origin of Pumpkin.
- Wear pumpkin-themed clothes.
Benefits of Eating Pumpkin
Pumpkins are a great source of nutrients like – Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber, and Magnesium. The seeds of the pumpkins have fibre, and Magnesium, which can help you in the prevention of Breast Cancer.
Eating Roasted Pumpkins are the best way to absorve their nutrients into you.