The article highlights the unique tradition of Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of February. Originating in the 1960s from a Rochester mother, Florence Rappaport, who sought to lift her children's spirits during a tough winter, the quirky holiday has endured and expanded over the years. The celebration, which initially involved Rappaport's family, now includes participants across the U.S. and beyond. From festive gatherings to casual breakfasts, it serves as a delightful antidote to winter blues and a reminder of community and joy.
"Just about every year since I was born, I've spent the first Saturday in February celebrating the best holiday known to humankind: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day."
"It was cold and snowy and the kids were complaining that it was too cold to do anything, so I just said, 'Let's have ice cream for breakfast.'"
"It was such a success that they celebrated it every year; the tradition lived on throughout their college years and early adulthood."
"Over the years, people across the U.S. and in countries as far as Switzerland and Sudan have taken part in this fun celebration."
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