International Pizza Day
February 9 · Level 3 · #1577 of 2238
International Pizza Day is an informal excuse to share a favourite food and explore its many variations. From its Neapolitan roots to the toppings on your local menu, pizza offers plenty to talk about over a shared table.
How it is celebrated: pizzerias run special offers, home cooks exchange recipes and friends order a selection to taste together. Making dough and choosing toppings can turn dinner into a group activity, complete with the inevitable pineapple debate.
UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list recognises the art of the Neapolitan pizzaiuolo. The honour belongs to the skills and traditions of the pizza makers, rather than to the food alone.