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.
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.
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.