September 2 Celebrations: National Blueberry Popsicle Day & World Coconut Day

September 2 Celebrations: National Blueberry Popsicle Day & World Coconut Day

September 2 brings together two treats from opposite ends of the world, a frozen summer favorite born by accident, and a fruit so versatile it's been called the tree of life.

National Blueberry Popsicle Day celebrates the frozen fruit pop that traces back to a happy accident in 1905, when an 11 year old named Frank Epperson left a cup of soda powder and water with a stirring stick on his porch overnight. The temperature dropped, and the first popsicle was born. The blueberry version adds a tart, antioxidant rich twist to the classic treat.

😄 Fun fact: Frank Epperson didn't patent his frozen invention until 18 years later, in 1923, after his own kids kept begging him to make more "Epsicles."

Ways to celebrate:

• Make a batch of homemade blueberry popsicles with fresh or frozen berries
• Pick up a box from the freezer aisle and enjoy one on a warm afternoon
• Host a backyard popsicle taste test with a few different flavors

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World Coconut Day, established by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community in 2009, honors the coconut palm and the huge role it plays in food, farming, and livelihoods across tropical regions. From coconut water to oil to shredded flakes in a dessert, almost every part of the coconut gets put to use.

😄 Fun fact: Botanically speaking, a coconut isn't a nut at all, it's classified as a drupe, the same fruit family as peaches and cherries.

Ways to celebrate:

• Sip on fresh or bottled coconut water
• Try a coconut based curry or dessert recipe
• Use coconut oil in your next cooking or skincare routine

💬 Tell us in the comments, are you Team Popsicle or Team Coconut today? Or bold enough to be both?

Whether you're reaching for something frozen or something tropical, September 2 gives you two easy excuses to treat yourself.

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September 2 FAQ

Who invented the popsicle?

Frank Epperson accidentally invented the popsicle in 1905 as a child and patented it in 1923.

Is a coconut a nut?

No, botanically a coconut is classified as a drupe, the same category as peaches and plums.

Who started World Coconut Day?

The Asian and Pacific Coconut Community established World Coconut Day in 2009 to highlight the coconut's role in food and farming.

What flavor popsicle is most popular?

Cherry and grape are traditionally the most popular popsicle flavors in the U.S., though blueberry has grown in popularity for its tart, less sugary taste.

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September 2 Other Celebrations

Pierce Your Ears Day celebrates the ancient practice of ear piercing, one of the oldest known forms of body adornment, with archaeological evidence dating back thousands of years across cultures worldwide.

Spalding Baseball Day honors the sporting goods brand's long history with America's pastime, tracing back to Albert Spalding, a 19th century pitcher turned entrepreneur who helped shape the modern game's equipment.

🎂 If Your Birthday Is Today

Born on September 2? You share the day with a Virgo sun sign, and the numerology of the number 2 points to partnership, diplomacy, and a natural instinct for keeping the peace. Paired with Virgo's precision and eye for detail, you get someone who works well with others and rarely misses what matters.

Your birthstone is sapphire, long associated with wisdom, loyalty, and clear communication. Your birth flowers are the aster, a star shaped bloom symbolizing wisdom and purity, and the morning glory, which stands for affection and a fresh start each morning it opens.

Looking for a gift that fits all three symbols at once? Sapphire blue jewelry or decor nods to the birthstone, the zodiac sign, and the deep blue purple tones asters and morning glories share in the garden.

If you're drawn to crystal healing traditions, Virgo is also associated with a different set of stones, citrine, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye, garnet, green aventurine, and carnelian, each believed to support different aspects of the sign's energy.