Event page! 67ae7b32e6581ccc8e754dcc86b4c24d fruitcake-toss-day
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"text": "Fruitcake Toss Day turns leftover holiday fruitcake into a lighthearted throwing competition. Observed on the first Saturday in January, the day invites people to see how far they can hurl an unwanted fruitcake—or simply find another way to deal with a cake they do not plan to eat. Fruitcake is generally made with flour, fruit, and nuts, and is often received as a holiday gift.the National Day Calendar description\nThe celebration is associated with the Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Accounts differ on the first year: one source says the event began in 1995, while another identifies the first Great Fruitcake Toss as January 3, 1996.timeanddate.com’s account the Waynesboro Historical Society’s account Participants have competed to throw fruitcakes for distance, and some versions have included accuracy contests and inventive launching devices.the holiday’s history and competition details Whether you love fruitcake or would rather see it fly, this quirky January observance offers a playful post-holiday send-off.",
"html": "<p>Fruitcake Toss Day turns leftover holiday fruitcake into a lighthearted throwing competition. Observed on the first Saturday in January, the day invites people to see how far they can hurl an unwanted fruitcake—or simply find another way to deal with a cake they do not plan to eat. Fruitcake is generally made with flour, fruit, and nuts, and is often received as a holiday gift.<a href=\"https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/january/national-fruitcake-toss-day-first-saturday-in-january\">the National Day Calendar description</a></p>\n<p>The celebration is associated with the Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Accounts differ on the first year: one source says the event began in 1995, while another identifies the first Great Fruitcake Toss as January 3, 1996.<a href=\"https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/fruitcake-toss-day\">timeanddate.com’s account</a> <a href=\"https://www.waynesborohistory.com/blog/fruitcake-toss-day\">the Waynesboro Historical Society’s account</a> Participants have competed to throw fruitcakes for distance, and some versions have included accuracy contests and inventive launching devices.<a href=\"https://www.holidaysmart.com/holidays/daily/fruitcake-toss-day\">the holiday’s history and competition details</a> Whether you love fruitcake or would rather see it fly, this quirky January observance offers a playful post-holiday send-off.</p>",
"markdown": "Fruitcake Toss Day turns leftover holiday fruitcake into a lighthearted throwing competition. Observed on the first Saturday in January, the day invites people to see how far they can hurl an unwanted fruitcake—or simply find another way to deal with a cake they do not plan to eat. Fruitcake is generally made with flour, fruit, and nuts, and is often received as a holiday gift.[the National Day Calendar description](https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/january/national-fruitcake-toss-day-first-saturday-in-january)\n\nThe celebration is associated with the Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Accounts differ on the first year: one source says the event began in 1995, while another identifies the first Great Fruitcake Toss as January 3, 1996.[timeanddate.com’s account](https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/fruitcake-toss-day) [the Waynesboro Historical Society’s account](https://www.waynesborohistory.com/blog/fruitcake-toss-day) Participants have competed to throw fruitcakes for distance, and some versions have included accuracy contests and inventive launching devices.[the holiday’s history and competition details](https://www.holidaysmart.com/holidays/daily/fruitcake-toss-day) Whether you love fruitcake or would rather see it fly, this quirky January observance offers a playful post-holiday send-off."
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"text": "Celebrate by gathering friends and family for a fruitcake-tossing competition in a clear, open space. Mark a throwing line and see whose cake travels the farthest, or try an accuracy challenge with a safe target. Never throw a fruitcake at anyone, since the dense cake can cause injury.safety guidance for the game If tossing is not your thing, eat the fruitcake, share it with someone who enjoys it, or dispose of it another way.",
"html": "<p>Celebrate by gathering friends and family for a fruitcake-tossing competition in a clear, open space. Mark a throwing line and see whose cake travels the farthest, or try an accuracy challenge with a safe target. Never throw a fruitcake at anyone, since the dense cake can cause injury.<a href=\"https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/january/fruitcaketossday.htm\">safety guidance for the game</a> If tossing is not your thing, eat the fruitcake, share it with someone who enjoys it, or dispose of it another way.</p>",
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