National Cinnamon Day celebrates one of the most popular holiday spices. It is quite impossible to think of the holidays without the aroma of cinnamon popping into one’s head. From cookies, rolls, and teas to pies and chocolates, cinnamon exists in almost every holiday snack, meal, and beverage.
McCormick Spices founded National Cinnamon Day in 2019. The holiday encourages us to make new memories and share the warmth cinnamon brings. It is dedicated to celebrating cinnamon’s versatility by highlighting its deliciousness and its plethora of health benefits.
Cinnamon is obtained from the dried inner bark of several tree species in the Laurel family (Lauraceae). We use cinnamon sticks or powder for everything consumable. Although initially hidden for market gains, cinnamon has been around for a very long time, and there are many myths and theories surrounding how it is sourced.
Indonesia and China are the major producers, making up 70% of the worldwide production. At the same time, the rest of the world focuses on creating new recipes, finding new uses, and exploring the health benefits of cinnamon. The world has generated many directions of cinnamon, from producing to consuming to selling — it is a commodity everywhere.
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