When is National Hot Dog Day?
AMERICANS around the country are celebrating National Hot Dog Day.
If you love hot dogs, you’ll want to learn everything there is about these delicious treats.
How do you celebrate National Hot Dog Day?
As long as you have a hot dog, some toppings and a hungry belly, you can celebrate anywhere you want.
Some of the traditions include gathering with friends and family and cooking up some hot dogs over an outdoor grill.
The most popular hot dog condiments are mustard, ketchup, onions, chili, relish, sauerkraut, coleslaw and jalapeno, respectively, according to .
Another popular way to celebrate the holiday is through a hot dog eating contest, with special deals offered at eateries and retail stores.
When is National Hot Dog Day?
While the holiday falls on July 21 in 2021, National Hot Dog day is the third Wednesday in July each year.
It will fall on July 20 in 2022, July 19 in 2023, July 17 in 2024, July 16 in 2025 and July 15 in 2026.
According to , over nine billion hot dogs are sold each year in the US and approximately 155million hot dogs are eaten on Independence Day (July 4).
What’s the history of National Hot Dog Day?
It started in the 19th century when immigrants brought America's first hot dog to, referred to as a dachshund sausage for its shape.
In 1870, Charles Feltman, a German immigrant started selling hot dogs out of a Coney Island stand selling over 3,600 that year.
In 1893, hot dogs and baseball became a dynamic duo paired up by the owner of the Browns, now known as the Baltimore Orioles.
National Hot Dog Day was first celebrated in 1971 by students in Alfred, New York.
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The fact that a hot dog is delicious and affordable continues to be a plus for people nationwide.
Around the world, countries celebrate holidays just like National Hot Dog Day.
In , Waffle Day is celebrated on March 25, celebrates National Chocolate Fish Day on May 11, celebrates Black Day (eating black noodles) on April 14, Germany celebrates National Soup Day on November 19 and celebrates National Marshmallow Day on May 18.