February 9 – National Pizza Day

National Pizza Day is Today!

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PIZZA DAY STEP-BY-STEP

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•   Go have pizza for dinner tonight – survey of top pizza chains in the US.
•   Purchase new pizza making supplies.
•   Host an epic pizza party!  Try an outdoor pizza oven.
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Pizza is perhaps one of the most beloved culinary creations of all time, loved by people everywhere. Its simple yet versatile combination of crust and toppings can be found on menus around the world. Not just an indulgence for those with a taste for cheesy goodness, pizza is a popular choice for busy families and college students looking for something satisfying after a long day.

Its endless possibilities mean that everyone can find something they like – from pork sausage to pepperoni to classic cheese, there’s no wrong topping to top off your slice. Prepared in minutes with fresh ingredients, pizza is truly a great option for piquing hunger and appeasing taste buds alike.

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF PIZZA

Pizzas have been around since time immemorial, even though they weren’t always the same as they are today. The ancient Greeks and Romans ate a flatbread called ‘plankuntos’ that was seasoned with herbs and oil — likely being an early precursor to the modern pizza. Over time, the base of pizza evolved from a flatbread to include yeast and made its way across Europe until it arrived in Italy, where tomatoes were added as toppings for the first time.

In 1889, Raffaele Esposito created one of the most famous pizzas of all time — Napoletana — which is attributed with bringing pizzas global fame and recognition.  Immigrants brought the pizza pie love to the US in the 1940s, and it has been an American food staple ever since, becoming the #2 favorite fast food (behind the #1 hamburger) in the US.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PIZZA DAY

1. Pizza Making Party: Host a pizza making party where everyone can create their own custom pizzas with a variety of toppings.
2. Pizza Tasting Tour: Visit several pizzerias in your area to sample different styles and flavors of pizza.
3. Pizza Baking Class: Sign up for a pizza baking class to learn how to make authentic pizza from scratch.
4. Pizza Eating Contest: Organize a friendly pizza eating contest to see who can eat the most slices.
5. Pizza and Movie Night: Watch pizza-themed movies while enjoying your favorite pizza.
6. Pizza Art: Create pizza-themed artwork using paint, markers, or other craft supplies.
7. Pizza Trivia: Play a trivia game with questions all about pizza history, ingredients, and fun facts.
8. Pizza Themed Workout: Do a fun, pizza-themed workout, incorporating pizza boxes as props.
9. Pizza Toppings Bar: Set up a toppings bar with a wide variety of options and let everyone design their own slices.
10. Pizza Costume Contest: Dress up in pizza-themed costumes and have a contest for the best one.
11. Pizza Cooking Challenge: Compete with friends to see who can make the most creative or delicious pizza.
12. Pizza Donation: Donate pizzas to a local shelter or community center to share the joy of National Pizza Day.
13. Pizza Baking for Kids: Host a pizza-making session for kids, letting them choose toppings and create mini pizzas.
14. Pizza Recipe Swap: Exchange favorite pizza recipes with friends and family.
15. Pizza Picnic: Pack up your favorite pizzas and have a picnic at a local park.
16. Pizza Taste Test: Blind taste test different brands or styles of pizza to determine your favorite.
17. Pizza Museum Visit: Visit a museum or exhibit dedicated to the history of pizza (if available in your area).
18. Pizza-Themed Karaoke: Sing pizza-related songs or create your own pizza-themed lyrics for a fun karaoke session.
19. Pizza Dessert: Make dessert pizzas with sweet toppings like fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream.
20. Pizza Party Games: Play pizza-themed games like “pin the topping on the pizza” or pizza puzzles.
21. Pizza Fundraiser: Organize a pizza sale to raise funds for a local charity or cause.
22. Pizza Garden: Plant a pizza garden with herbs and vegetables commonly used as pizza toppings.
23. Pizza Night for Pets: Create pet-friendly pizzas for your furry friends to enjoy.
24. Pizza History Lesson: Research and share the history of pizza, from its origins to its global popularity.
25. Pizza Themed Photoshoot: Set up a pizza-themed photoshoot with fun props and backgrounds to capture the day’s memories.
26. Pizza Topping Relay: Race to add toppings to a pizza as fast as possible, with each team member adding one topping at a time.
27. Pizza Dough Tossing Contest: Compete to see who can toss pizza dough the highest or the farthest.
28. Pizza Box Tower: Build the tallest tower using empty pizza boxes without it falling over.
29. Pizza Scavenger Hunt: Hide pizza-related items around the house or yard and have players find them.
30. Pin the Pepperoni on the Pizza: A twist on pin the tail on the donkey, using pepperoni slices and a pizza poster.
31. Pizza Trivia Quiz: Test your knowledge with a trivia quiz focused on pizza facts and history.
32. Pizza Making Race: Race to see who can make and bake a pizza the fastest.
33. Pizza Puzzle Race: Put together a pizza-themed jigsaw puzzle as quickly as possible.
34. Pizza Delivery Obstacle Course: Set up an obstacle course and see who can “deliver” a pizza box through it the fastest.
35. Pizza Bingo: Create bingo cards with different pizza toppings and ingredients, and play pizza bingo.
36. Pizza Memory Game: Use cards with pictures of different pizza toppings and play a memory matching game.
37. Pizza Tasting Challenge: Blindfolded players taste different pizza slices and guess the toppings or ingredients.
38. Pizza Drawing Contest: Have a contest to draw the most creative or realistic pizza.
39. Pizza Ingredient Spelling Bee: Spell out names of pizza ingredients in a spelling bee format.
40. Pizza Themed Charades: Act out pizza-related activities or toppings in a game of charades.
41. Pizza Tic-Tac-Toe: Play tic-tac-toe using pizza toppings as the markers (e.g., pepperoni vs. olives).
42. Pizza Slice Race: Use large paper slices of pizza in a relay race, passing them like batons.
43. Pizza Toss Cornhole: Play cornhole with bean bags shaped like pizza slices.
44. Pizza Box Shuffleboard: Use pizza boxes to play a game of shuffleboard on the floor.
45. Pizza Topping Sort: Race to sort a mixed pile of pizza toppings into separate categories.
46. Pizza Ingredient Hunt: Hide small items representing pizza ingredients and have players find them.
47. Pizza Themed Pictionary: Draw pizza-related items or phrases for others to guess in a game of Pictionary.
48. Pizza Bingo: Create bingo cards with different pizza toppings and ingredients, and play pizza bingo.
49. Pizza Jeopardy: Play a Jeopardy-style game with categories all related to pizza.
50. Pizza Decorating Contest: Decorate a cardboard or paper pizza with craft supplies, and judge the best one.
51. Pizza Slice Garland: Create a garland using paper cutouts of pizza slices, decorated with different toppings.
52. Felt Pizza Plushies: Sew small plushies in the shape of pizza slices using felt and stuffing.
53. Pizza Magnets: Make magnets using clay or felt shaped and decorated like mini pizza slices.
54. Pizza Aprons: Design and paint aprons with pizza slice images and fun pizza-related quotes.
55. Pizza Coasters: Craft coasters in the shape of pizza slices using cork or ceramic tiles.
56. Pizza Slice Keychains: Create keychains using polymer clay shaped and painted like pizza slices.
57. Pizza Slice Bookmarks: Make bookmarks from cardstock or felt in the shape of pizza slices.
58. Pizza Button Art: Arrange and glue buttons on a canvas or board to create a pizza slice design.
59. Pizza Slice Earrings: Fashion earrings using shrink plastic or polymer clay to resemble tiny pizza slices.
60. Pizza Party Hats: Craft party hats in the shape of pizza slices using colored paper and elastic bands.
61. Pizza Slice Pillows: Sew large pillows in the shape of pizza slices using fabric and stuffing.
62. Pizza Slice Ornaments: Make ornaments using felt or clay to hang as decorations.
63. Pizza Themed Tote Bags: Paint or sew pizza slice designs onto plain tote bags.
64. Pizza Slice Wall Art: Create wall art using canvas and paint, featuring a large pizza slice.
65. Pizza Slice Greeting Cards: Design and decorate greeting cards with pizza slice cutouts and stamps.
66. Pizza Slice Candle Holders: Make candle holders using clay, shaped and painted like pizza slices.
67. Pizza Slice Picture Frames: Decorate picture frames with pizza slice cutouts and paint.
68. Pizza Slice Napkin Holders: Craft napkin holders using cardboard or wood, decorated with pizza designs.
69. Pizza Slice Door Hangers: Create door hangers using felt or cardboard, decorated as pizza slices.
70. Pizza Slice Pinatas: Construct a pinata in the shape of a pizza slice using paper mache and paint.
71. Pizza Slice Planters: Paint terracotta pots with pizza slice designs for a fun planter.
72. Pizza Slice Embroidery: Embroider pizza slice designs onto fabric for wall hangings or patches.
73. Pizza Slice Soap: Make homemade soap bars shaped and scented like pizza slices using soap molds.
74. Pizza Slice Table Mats: Sew or paint table mats with pizza slice designs for a festive table setting.
75. Pizza Slice Wind Chimes: Assemble wind chimes using pizza slice cutouts made from metal or wood.
76. Classic Margherita Pizza: A traditional pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
77. Pepperoni Pizza: A popular choice topped with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
78. BBQ Chicken Pizza: Pizza topped with BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, and cilantro.
79. Veggie Supreme Pizza: A colorful pizza loaded with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, and spinach.
80. Hawaiian Pizza: A sweet and savory combination of ham, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese.
81. Meat Lovers Pizza: Packed with various meats like sausage, bacon, pepperoni, and ham.
82. White Pizza: Made with a garlic-infused olive oil base, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and spinach.
83. Four Cheese Pizza: A cheesy delight with mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and gorgonzola.
84. Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Topped with buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, and blue cheese crumbles.
85. Pesto Pizza: Featuring a basil pesto sauce, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
86. Mexican Pizza: A fusion of pizza and Mexican flavors with seasoned ground beef, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese.
87. Breakfast Pizza: Topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheddar cheese.
88. Seafood Pizza: A gourmet option with shrimp, scallops, garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
89. Gluten-Free Pizza: A gluten-free crust topped with your favorite pizza toppings.
90. Deep-Dish Pizza: A thick, hearty pizza with layers of cheese, sauce, and toppings baked in a deep dish.
91. Cauliflower Crust Pizza: A low-carb alternative with a crust made from cauliflower, topped with veggies and cheese.
92. Calzone: A folded pizza filled with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and your choice of toppings.
93. Stromboli: A rolled pizza dough filled with cheese and meats, baked to perfection.
94. Flatbread Pizza: A thin, crispy base topped with fresh ingredients like arugula, prosciutto, and parmesan.
95. Dessert Pizza: A sweet treat with a cookie dough crust, topped with chocolate, fruit, and whipped cream.
96. Pizza Muffins: Mini pizzas baked in a muffin tin, perfect for snacking or parties.
97. Stuffed Crust Pizza: Pizza with cheese or other fillings baked into the crust for an extra cheesy bite.
98. Grilled Pizza: Pizza dough cooked on the grill, topped with fresh ingredients for a smoky flavor.
99. Pizza Rolls: Bite-sized rolled pizzas filled with cheese and toppings, perfect for appetizers.
100. Pizza Salad: A creative salad with pizza toppings like pepperoni, olives, and mozzarella over a bed of greens, served with a zesty Italian dressing.

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