Have some hot chocolate on a cold day! January 31st is National Hot Chocolate Day, and it is a great beverage because it is both sweet and warm. It was created from milk, sugar, and cocoa powder and is great when topped with whipped cream. Hot chocolate has been around since 500 BC and was even used to treat upset stomachs.

Here are some facts about this sweet day:

• Hot chocolate originated in 500 BC with the Mayans and Aztecs creating this beverage with cocoa seeds, cornmeal, water, and peppers.
• Hot chocolate is thicker than hot cocoa.
• Hot chocolate was originally bitter, but honey and sugar were added to it to make it sweeter.

Things you can do to celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day:

• Try a new hot chocolate recipe.
• Add some toppings like marshmallows to your hot chocolate.
• Have fun figuring out the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate.

Savor the sweetness of this hot beverage!

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