What is National Chopsticks Day?
On February 6th, people around the world commemorate the humble and ancient utensils on National Chopsticks Day each year.
Around 1200 B.C., Chinese cooks began using chopsticks to prepare food. These items were likely long enough to make into hot cooking pots. Food was prepared in smaller pieces, reducing the number of ingredients needed to cook it. Then, about 400 B.C., when fuels for cooking became scarce, was sold in smaller portions, reducing the number of ingredients needed to cook it. At the same time, the desire for sharp eating utensils faded, and shorter chopsticks appeared.
Since these handy eating devices made their way to the dinner table, they have spread around the world. Portable and elegant in their style, but they also vary in style from region to region.
Today chopsticks can be made from wood, such as bamboo or aspen. Chopsticks can be cut from jade, ivory, or wood, and artisans can ornately paint some chopsticks with miniature scenes.
How to celebrate #nationalchopsticksday
