National Spaghetti Day

Happy children gathered around a table, enjoying a delicious plate of spaghetti, with colorful napkins and a classic Italian kitchen setting.. — National spaghetti day illustration, AI generated

Gather 'round pasta lovers, this one's for you! A day dedicated to your beloved, versatile dish- spaghetti. Yes, you have read it right. A moment of silence… for our all-time favourite, longest (literally), and slurpiest pasta on the menu has its own National Day, the National Spaghetti Day.

When is Spaghetti Day?

It's national spaghetti day on the 4th January.

The Origin of National Spaghetti Day

The origin of National Spaghetti Day is as tangled as a bowl of well-cooked pasta. The truth is, no one knows for sure when it originated, much like how no one knows exactly the right way to eat spaghetti. Some say twirl it, some say spoon and fork, some even say just slurp it up, why the fuss? As slippery as our favourite pasta. But hey, when it gives us all an excuse to gobble up spaghetti with reckless abandon, who's complaining?

The Internet History of National Spaghetti Day

Since 2017, internet users have played a massive role in bringing the nation together for their love of Spaghetti. The site detected 15116 mentions online, and the internet peaked its buzz about it on the 4th of January, 2017. It's been upward noodles from there. From sharing recipes, to hosting eating competitions, to even creating meme-worthy spaghetti related content, the internet has been a steaming hot pot of all things spaghetti.

How to Celebrate?

There is no right or wrong way to enjoy this day. Order in from your favourite Italian restaurant, put on your apron and make your grandma's secret spaghetti recipe, or why not take it to another level and try to make homemade spaghetti. Now that's twisty! Whatever you choose to do, just remember to enjoy each strand with love and a good amount of grated parmesan. (PS: From our pasta loving community, we strongly advise against the cutting of spaghetti.)