National Milky Way Day - March 12th, 2025
Oh, sweet-tooths rejoice! March 12th, 2025 is just around the corner, and you know what that means... it's National Milky Way Day ! That's right, folks, a whole day dedicated to the creamy, dreamy, nougat-filled goodness of the one and only Milky Way bar. But before we dive into the sweet celebrations, let's take a step back and appreciate the rich history behind this beloved treat. The Milky Way bar was first introduced in 1923 by Frank Mars, the founder of Mars, Inc. (you might've heard of them!). Mars was inspired by a malted milkshake he had at a local soda shop in Tacoma, Washington, and he decided to create a candy bar that would capture that same delicious flavor in a convenient, handheld package. And thus, the Milky Way was born! The original Milky Way recipe consisted of nougat, caramel, and milk chocolate – a combination that would become iconic in the world of candy. Over the years, the bar has undergone some changes (hello, Milky Way Dark and Milky Way M...