October 28th is National Chocolate Day

National Chocolate Day is observed annually on October 28.  While there are many chocolate related holidays throughout the year, National Chocolate Day is a day to celebrate all things chocolate.  As America’s favorite flavor, chocolate is well deserving of it’s own day of honor and celebration.  ( Some sources designate July 7 or December 28 as “Chocolate Day” or “International Chocolate Day”)

FUN CHOCOLATE FACTS FROM GODIVA CHOCOLATES 

 

-          The scientific name for the tree that chocolate comes from, Theobroma cacao, means “Food of the Gods.”  

 

-          Chocolate has over 600 flavor compounds, while red wine has just 200.

 

-          Dark chocolate is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet.

 

-          The smell of chocolate triggers theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation.

 

-          The name GODIVA comes from the famous story of Lady Godiva, who rode a horse naked through the streets as part of an agreement to lift taxation from her fellow townspeople in 11^th Century Coventry, England. The townspeople were grateful for Lady Godiva’s generosity, and in turn, agreed to close their shutters to preserve Lady Godiva’s modesty.

           -        In 1926, GODIVA founder Joseph Draps opened his first GODIVA Chocolatier shop in Brussels, Belgium, Godiva became the chocolatier of choice in Belgium and the talk of the chocolate world.

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