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Business Standard
07-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
World Chocolate Day 2025: Know the date, history, significance and more
World Chocolate Day 2025: Celebrated every year on July 7, World Chocolate Day marks the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 16th century. It's a day dedicated to all things chocolate—whether you prefer it dark, milk, white, in bars, truffles, or hot mugs. It's a global celebration for chocolate lovers to indulge in their favourite sweet and appreciate its rich legacy. World Chocolate Day 2025: History behind the day The story of chocolate begins with the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, where cacao beans were once considered more valuable than gold. But it wasn't until 1550 that chocolate made its way to Europe, eventually evolving from a bitter ceremonial drink into the sweet, versatile treat we know today. World Chocolate Day commemorates this transformative moment in food history. World ChWhen is World Chocolate Day celebrated? How does the world celebrate World Chocolate Day? From Paris to Tokyo, chocolate enthusiasts find their own ways to celebrate—whether it's gifting artisan chocolate boxes, baking gooey brownies, visiting a chocolate café, or trying out a new dessert recipe. Some go a step further and organize chocolate-tasting sessions or themed parties to mark the day with friends and family. World Chocolate Day 2025: Wishes Wishing you a day as sweet and rich as your favorite chocolate bar! Happy World Chocolate Day! May your life be filled with joy, love, and unlimited chocolate. Happy Chocolate Day 2025! Here's to a day of indulgence without guilt. Happy World Chocolate Day! Sending you a chocolate-covered hug on this delicious occasion. Enjoy every bite! Life is better with a little chocolate in it—today, make it a lot! Happy Chocolate Day! May your worries melt like chocolate on a warm day. Happy World Chocolate Day! To the one sweeter than chocolate—wishing you a day full of love and cocoa bliss! A little bit of chocolate goes a long way. Wishing you endless sweet moments today! Celebrate the magic of cocoa and the joy it brings. Happy World Chocolate Day! On this World Chocolate Day, may your cravings be satisfied and your heart full. Let's toast (with hot chocolate, of course!) to a life filled with sweet surprises! Chocolate: proof that happiness can be unwrapped. Have a delicious day ahead! Here's to celebrating life, one bite of chocolate at a time. Happy Chocolate Day! Wishing you a day of chocolate fountains, brownies, and truffle dreams! May your day be dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with love. Enjoy! Celebrate the treat that never lets us down—Happy World Chocolate Day 2025! To a day full of cocoa kisses and sugary smiles—Happy Chocolate Day! May your stress be less and your chocolates be more today! Celebrate sweetly. Every chocolate has a story—make today your most delicious chapter yet. Some days are made for chocolate. Today is one of them. Indulge and enjoy! Final thoughts World Chocolate Day is more than just an excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's a tribute to how chocolate has journeyed through time, touched different cultures, and brought people together. Whether you're nibbling on a gourmet bar, baking with loved ones, or sharing a box of chocolates, July 7 is a reminder that the simplest pleasures, like a bite of good chocolate, can bring the greatest joy.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Eat 5 Star, do nothing': DMK's ‘Happy Chocolate Day' swipe at AIADMK's Palaniswami
Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday took a swipe at AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on the occasion of World Chocolate Day. The video shows a cartoon Palaniswami switching through TV channels as regional news blared the issues of the state. The video ends with the message - 'Happy Chocolate Day, Mr Palaniswami.'(X/@dmkitwing) The DMK's IT cell shared a satirical video with a cartoon version of the AIADMK General Secretary, mocking his alleged inaction regarding several issues in Tamil Nadu. The issues covered in the video were related to the NEET ban, imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu, significance of the Keeladi archaeological findings, funding for the Tamil language, the state's rights in democratic research representation, and more. The video shows a cartoon Palaniswami switching through TV channels as regional news blared the issues of the state. The video ends with the message - 'Happy Chocolate Day, Mr Palaniswami.' During this, the video also showed the AIADMK leader eating a 5-star chocolate, which is known for its tagline - 'Eat 5-Star, Do Nothing.' Ahead of the DMK's viral video, the AIADMK general secretary, last week, called on opposition parties to come together to defeat the MK Stalin-led party. 'All like-minded parties should unite to defeat the DMK, which is anti-people and whoever wants DMK to get defeated, we are happy to form an alliance with them. Their cooperation is needed for this — that is my opinion,' Palaniswami was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. The AIADMK chief's call for unity against the DMK comes ahead of the 2026 assembly elections in the state. Palaniswami has expressed confidence in defeating the current DMK government in the polls next year. Tamil Nadu is set to head to the polls in 2026. Ahead of the polls. The last elections were won by DMK, led by MK Stalin, with a total of 133 seats. Meanwhile, Palaniswami and the AIADMK formed the opposition as it trailed behind with 66 seats.
