National Pecan Day

National Pecan Day celebrates the pecan nut, favored for its rich, buttery flavor and versatility in various dishes. The day is typically observed by enjoying pecan-based recipes such as pecan pie, pralines, or simply snacking on roasted pecans. Pecans have been enjoyed for centuries, with Native American tribes cultivating and consuming them long before European settlers arrived. Commercial pecan production in the United States began in the 1880s, and the nut has since become a staple ingredient in Southern cuisine. National Pecan Day serves as a nod to this beloved nut and encourages people to incorporate it into their meals.