National Hamburger Day 2021: All about the history and significance of this iconic food

America's most iconic fast food has a national day dedicated to it because of its sheer popularity. Every year on May 28, Americans celebrate National Hamburger Day in remembrance of its historic invention. It is common knowledge that burger is number 1 fast food in many parts of world and is even more loved in United States, recording over 50 billion burger consumption in a year. Now that you have an excuse to eat a hamburger today, let's thank invention of this national day by learning about National Hamburger Day meaning and significance.

National Hamburger Day 2021 - How did it come to be?

Just like origin of Hamburger, history of National Hamburger Day is also disputed. While few believe that Hamburgers were originated in Hamburg, Germany (thus name), many claim that iconic food h to be created in United States as it's so popular re. People have been eating Hamburgers for centuries, but association with Hamburg seems to stem from a 1758’s recipe for a dish called “Hamburg Sausage”. 

A whole or section of consumers believe that name ‘Hamburger’ originates from a cruise company known as Hamburg America Line that was known to serve its passengers' similar sandwiches in Mid-1800s. To this date, debate over its origin continues. But truth still remains that hamburgers are one of world's most loved food and fact that it has a national day dedicated to it itself speaks volumes.

National Hamburger Day Significance - How is this day celebrated?

National Hamburger Day celebration includes eating hamburgers, of course. Restaurants and delis are usually seen giving out hefty discounts on ir food items and holding Hamburger festivals that fuels eating competitions. With vent of digital marketing, companies generate lots of fun online competitions and topical posts to engage ir audience. Due to COVID-19 pandemic this year, people, unfortunately, cannot visit restaurants to celebrate this day and are vised to order or take out ir favourite food at home inste. On this occasion, you can also take some time out to learn how to make this iconic food. Happy National Hamburger Day 2021!

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