March 19, 2022 - National Backyard Day | National Chocolate Caramel Day

Welcome to March 19th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the great outdoors and one man’s sweet dream. For years, American backyards were very functional. They were mainly used for gardening or as workspaces. But after World War II, people had more disposable income and moved to the suburbs. Plus, there was a surplus of materials like aluminum and concrete, which meant that it was inexpensive to build pools, patios, and lawn furniture. In short, the backyard became a place for leisure and entertaining—an extension of the living space. And now that warmer weather is returning, what better time to celebrate National Backyard Day? While Milton Hershey is best known for making chocolate, he started his confectionary career with caramel. When the World’s Colombian Exposition came to Chicago, Milton became fascinated by the machinery that made German chocolate. Deciding that milk chocolate was the way of the future, he purchased the entire exhibit and shipped it to his Pennsylvania factory. The Hershey bars we still enjoy today prove that Milton was onto something and his addition of caramel only sweetened the success. On National Chocolate Caramel Day, celebrate the legacy of Milton Hersheys sweet tooth. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices