National Cherry Day

Happy National Cherry Day!

Cherries are a beloved snack, the fruit of the flowering tree genus known as prunus. The word cherry comes from the Latin word "cerasum", a reference to a region in Ancient Greece that is now Giresun, Turkey. It was believed that it was in this area that cherries were brought to Europe from Asia Minor.

There are many species of cherry, like the Japanese bush cherry and the St. Lucie cherry. Arguably, the most famous cherry species is the sweet cherry, aka the wild cherry. This species of cherry was originally native to Asia Minor and has been believed to have been enjoyed by people for centuries. Archaeological evidence suggests that wild cherries have been consumed since the Bronze Age. The Greeks would also cultivate cherries, presumably introduced to Europe by migrating birds. 

England would get wild cherries thanks to Henry VIII. He tried them in Flanders, Belgium, and presumably thought they were delicious. The 1600s would see them come to the United States. Eventually, they would find their way to other places around the world, including Australia. 

So, yeah. The cherry would eventually find its way to being a beloved sweet treat. So, if you like them, enjoy something with cherry today! Thanks for reading this blog entry! If you liked it, show it off! Take care of yourselves and each other! If you like what I write and want to give this blog some additional support, please make a donation to my Ko-fi! See you next time!