National S'mores Day

National S'mores Day, celebrated on August 10th, honors one of America's most beloved campfire treats: a toasted marshmallow and piece of chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers. The s'more's origins trace back to the 1927 Girl Scout handbook "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts," which published one of the earliest known printed recipes for the treat, then called a "Some More" for its irresistible, one-is-never-enough appeal, a name that was eventually contracted to "s'more." The treat quickly became a staple of Scouting culture and American camping traditions more broadly, associated with the ritual of roasting marshmallows over an open campfire on wooden sticks until golden and gooey, then sandwiching the warm marshmallow with a piece of chocolate between graham crackers to create a melty, sweet treat. S'mores have since transcended the campfire setting, inspiring countless dessert variations including s'mores-flavored ice cream, candy bars, milkshakes, and even indoor preparation methods using microwaves or kitchen torches for those without access to an open flame. The treat remains deeply tied to American cultural nostalgia around summer camp, family camping trips, and backyard bonfires. National S'mores Day is celebrated with campfire gatherings, backyard bonfires, and no shortage of creative recipe variations shared across social media and food blogs.