When is Eat a Red Apple Day?

It is observed on December 1 each year.

How do people celebrate Eat a Red Apple Day?

Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.

Eat a Red Apple Day — Obscure Holiday Calendar

Overview

Observed annually on December 1st, Eat a Red Apple Day encourages individuals to savor the simple pleasure and remarkable nutritional benefits of a crisp red apple. This informal holiday serves as a delightful reminder to integrate healthy snacking into daily routines and appreciate this widely available and delicious fruit.

Observed each year on December 1, Eat a Red Apple Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

Apples are a member of the rose family (Rosaceae), which also includes pears, plums, and cherries.

Globally, there are over 7,500 known varieties of apples, showcasing a wide range of colors, flavors, and textures, with many prominent varieties being red.

Quick facts

DateDecember 1
TypeCultural / community observance
Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to celebrate

Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.
Eat a Red Apple Day lands on December 1 — host a quick nod with Friends, Families and snap a photo.
Bring Eat a Red Apple Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
Add Eat a Red Apple Day to your Obscure Holiday Calendar app widget so you get a reminder next year.
Bring the theme into your day—decorate a workspace, cook or bake something inspired by Eat a Red Apple, or play music that matches the mood.

Fun facts

Apples are a member of the rose family (Rosaceae), which also includes pears, plums, and cherries.
Globally, there are over 7,500 known varieties of apples, showcasing a wide range of colors, flavors, and textures, with many prominent varieties being red.
Apples float in water because they are approximately 25% air, making them less dense than water.

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FAQ

When is Eat a Red Apple Day?: It is observed on December 1 each year.
What is Eat a Red Apple Day?: Observed annually on December 1st, Eat a Red Apple Day encourages individuals to savor the simple pleasure and remarkable nutritional benefits of a crisp red apple. This informal holiday serves as a delightful reminder to integrate healthy snacking into daily routines and appreciate this widely available and delicious fruit.
How do people celebrate Eat a Red Apple Day?: Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.

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