The month of July was proclaimed National Ice Cream Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, and with good reason.http://www.idfa.org/news--views/news-releases/details/4293/ This is an ideal time of year to cool off with a sweet, frozen treat. Several ice cream-related holidays fall within this month, including National Strawberry Sundae Day, National Peach Ice Cream Day and National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, among others.http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/national_ice_cream_holidays.html

On the 1st day of this dessert-laden month falls National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, which encourages celebrators to let their imaginations go wild and add any ingredients to their sundaes that their hearts desire.http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/national_ice_cream_holidays.html If you have ever thought of an ice cream flavor that you are curious to try, today is the day to test it out.

Like many other food holidays, the origins of National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day are not easily known. Many such holidays are the creations of food companies or organizations with vested interest in a particular food.

We can, however, gain some insight into the holiday based on the history of National Ice Cream Month. The International Dairy Foods Association claims that, upon signing the official proclamation, Reagan requested that the month be marked by various celebrations and events relating to ice cream.http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/national_ice_cream_holidays.html

In July of 2009, a celebratory speech about the month was made at the closing bell of the stock market at the NASDAQ Times Square studio. "National Ice Cream Month encourages ice cream makers, scoop shops and chefs to come up with new and exciting flavors for their customers throughout the month of July," stated David Wicks, vice president of NASDAQ OMX Group.http://www.idfa.org/news--views/news-releases/details/4293/

For National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, you can expect to find new flavors of ice cream presented at ice cream parlors and restaurants. You can also celebrate by throwing an ice cream party at home, and encouraging guests to add their own toppings and sauces to discover new ice cream flavor combinations.