Hostess Twinkie Day 2023: On April 6, the United States celebrates Hostess Twinkie Day, but what exactly is a Twinkie? Twinkies, marketed as “Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling,” are a popular treat among children and adults. James Alexander Dewar, a baker for the Continental Baking Company in Schiller Park, Illinois, invented them. Like many inventions, Twinkies were born out of necessity; a strawberry shortage prompted Dewar to replace the strawberry cream in his strawberry shortcakes with banana cream, which later evolved into their own delectable invention: Twinkies!
HISTORY OF HOSTESS TWINKIE DAY
It is believed that the first Hostess Twinkie Day was observed on April 6, 2012, the anniversary of its invention. James Dewar, the manager of the Continental Baking Company in Chicago, was the inventor of the Twinkie in 1930. He was inspired to create the snack after seeing an advertisement for Twinkle Toes shoes in St. Louis! Originally, the treats were hand-filled and baked in shortbread pans. They were originally filled with banana cream, but during World War II, when bananas became scarce, the filling was changed to vanilla cream. Over the years, the brand, represented by its iconic mascot Twinkie the Kid, has offered a variety of flavors, including the classic banana, blue raspberry, orange cream, and pumpkin spice.
Twinkies have long been regarded as a staple in the American junk food industry. In a bizarre case, Dan White murdered Mayor George Moscone and Harvey Milk in 1978 and used the infamous “Twinkie defense,” claiming that eating Twinkies and candy bars temporarily altered his mind, causing him to shoot the victims!
Additionally, Twinkies are known for their long shelf life. The oldest Twinkie that is still edible was produced in 1976. Former president Bill Clinton originally put a Twinkie in the Millenium Time Capsule in 1999, which isn’t to be opened until 2100! However, the Twinkie was removed because of fear that mice would eat it. After declaring bankruptcy in 2012, Hostess was purchased by Apollo Global Management in 2013, and Twinkies made a comeback in the market, reprising its role as one of America’s favourite snacks.
HOSTESS TWINKIE DAY ACTIVITIES
Eat some Twinkies
Celebrate Hostess Twinkie Day by treating yourself and your friends to boxes of Twinkies. Ditch your regular food and have Twinkies for a meal. How delicious!
Attempt to make your own
Ever wondered how Twinkies are made? On Hostess Twinkie Day attempt to make your very own Twinkies. Imagine what the recipe must be or look it up online. It shouldn’t be very hard!
Try new flavours
All of us have a favourite Twinkie flavour but why not try new flavours on Hostess Twinkie Day? Revisit an old favourite flavour or pick up a taste for a new one. You and your friends can also try each other’s favourite flavors.
5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TWINKIES
The world’s oldest Twinkie is over 40
Made in 1970, the Twinkie is preserved in a glass box.
The Twinkies Law
It prevents candidates from luring their voters with tasty treats such as Twinkies.
Someone went on a Twinkies diet
Mark Haub lost 27 pounds on his Twinkies-only diet.
Twinkies can be huge too
The largest Twinkie was 10 feet tall.
It shares an ingredient with glue
The ingredient is corn dextrin.
HOSTESS TWINKIE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April 6 | Thursday |
| 2024 | April 6 | Saturday |
| 2025 | April 6 | Sunday |
| 2026 | April 6 | Monday |
| 2027 | April 6 | Tuesday |
