07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
World Chocolate Day 2025: Know the date, origin, significance, and celebrations
World Chocolate Day 2025 Date and History: World Chocolate Day, observed annually on July 7, celebrates the delight and indulgence of chocolate. The day commemorates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, perhaps around the 1550s. It was first commemorated in 2009 to highlight chocolate's rich heritage, which stretches back to the Aztec period, circa 1400 BC.
Chocolate, derived from the cacao bean, has a long history reaching back to ancient Mesoamerican societies. During that period, the delicious flesh of the cacao fruit was fermented into an alcoholic beverage.
Chocolate has grown over centuries from a bitter beverage to the sweet pleasure we know and love today, becoming a global culinary and cultural staple.
This day is a global celebration of chocolate in all of its forms, from dark to milk, bars to truffles, and everything in between, emphasising its historical and cultural significance as well as the simple joy it brings into our lives.
Chocolate fans all across the world commemorate this day by indulging in their favourite chocolate delights while also learning more about its rich history and production method.
Some call it a craving, some call it a gift. But everyone calls it their favourite. Go ahead, treat yourself to your favourite Amul Chocolate this World Chocolate Day.
— (@Amul_Coop) July 7, 2025