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Hot Chocolate Day 2026: 5 lesser-known facts

Nascimento Pinto

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By Nascimento Pinto
Published Jan 26, 2026

National Hot Chocolate Day

Every year, National Hot Chocolate Day is observed on January 31 to celebrate the creation of the warm and creamy beverage

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What is Hot Chocolate?

Hot Chocolate is a rich beverage made from melting chocolate into milk, cream or water to create a thick consistency to drink

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Origins

The origin of hot chocolate can be traced back to the Mayans and Aztec who are known to have made a spicy cold drink with cacao beans

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Hot chocolate pairings

While marshmallows are the traditional pairing, you can also pair them with churros or salty snacks like pretzels

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Hot Chocolate vs Hot Cocoa

While hot chocolate is made with chocolate that is melted, hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, and is quite thinner in consistency

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