Spumoni Day
August 21 · Level 1 · #2150 of 2238
Spumoni is a layered, brightly coloured Italian ice cream, and this day is for its fans. The classic version stacks several flavours, often cherry, pistachio and chocolate, sometimes with candied fruit and nuts.
How it is celebrated: people stop by an ice cream parlour for a scoop, or make it at home and then argue over which layer is best. It is often served in slices, like a cake.
The name comes from the Italian word spuma, meaning foam. The dessert is traditionally linked with Naples, and it became a favourite among Italian immigrants in the United States.