12 january – Food-Related Observances
- Hot Tea Day (USA) – Celebrates a warm cup of tea, though some sources list it on 12 January, while others vary slightly.
- National Marzipan Day (USA) – Some online food calendars mark 12 january for marzipan lovers.
India Context
- India does not officially celebrate a national food day on 12 January.
- However, it falls close to Makar sankranti / pongal (mid-January), during which harvest festival foods like til (sesame), jaggery, pongal rice, and sweets are traditionally prepared and celebrated.
✅ Summary
- Global quirky food day: Hot Tea Day, National Marzipan Day (mostly USA/online observances)
- India: No official food day, but harvest festival foods are culturally celebrated around this time
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