S'mores Day
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Overview
S'mores Day, observed annually on August 10th, celebrates the beloved campfire treat that has become a staple of outdoor gatherings and childhood memories. A s'more classically consists of a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate, typically a milk chocolate bar, sandwiched between two graham crackers, creating a warm, gooey, and sweet delight. The holiday encourages people to gather, light a fire, and indulge in this simple yet utterly satisfying dessert, often with friends and family, making it a perfect summer tradition.
Origin and story
The first known recipe for a 'Some More' was published in the 1927 Girl Scout handbook 'Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.'
The name 's'more' is widely believed to be a contraction of 'some more,' reflecting the popular demand for an additional serving of the treat.
Quick facts
- DateAugust 10
- TypeCultural / community observance
- Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams
Ways to celebrate
The 1927 Girl Scout handbook that published the first "Some More" recipe credited it to a troop leader named Loretta Scott Crew — except historians later discovered she probably never existed at all. A 1925 newspaper recipe from a Girl Scout camp shows the treat was already circulating in troops before the handbook version, meaning the true inventor is likely lost to history rather than a single named person.
Build one the classic way
- Toast a marshmallow over an open flame until golden, then sandwich it with a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers while it's still warm enough to melt the chocolate.
Read the real, myth-busted history
Helpful resources: Girl Scouts of San Diego separates the "Some More" facts from the invented backstory in "Who invented s'mores? Don't believe the myths."
Try a twist on the format
- Swap in a different cookie, chocolate variety, or filling, while keeping the core toasted-marshmallow structure intact.
Did you know?
The name "s'more" wasn't actually printed until a 1938 camp recreation guide, more than a decade after the original "Some More" recipe — the shortened name grew out of people simply asking for another one.
Fun facts
- The first known recipe for a 'Some More' was published in the 1927 Girl Scout handbook 'Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.'
- The name 's'more' is widely believed to be a contraction of 'some more,' reflecting the popular demand for an additional serving of the treat.
- Americans purchase over 90 million pounds of marshmallows each year, with a significant portion being used for s'mores, especially during summer months.
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FAQ
- When is S'mores Day?
- It is observed on August 10 each year.
- What is S'mores Day?
- S'mores Day, observed annually on August 10th, celebrates the beloved campfire treat that has become a staple of outdoor gatherings and childhood memories. A s'more classically consists of a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate, typically a milk chocolate bar, sandwiched between two graham crackers, creating a warm, gooey, and sweet delight. The holiday encourages people to gather, light a fire, and indulge in this simple yet utterly satisfying dessert, often with friends and family, making it a perfect summer tradition.
- How do people celebrate S'mores Day?
- Toast a marshmallow over an open flame and sandwich it with chocolate between graham crackers, and read up on the surprisingly murky true history behind the 1927 'Some More' recipe.
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