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Pizza Day isnāt just about enjoying your favorite sliceāitās a celebration of a dish that has traveled through centuries and across continents!
Origin:
Pizza traces its roots back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans, who baked flatbreads topped with oils and herbs. But it wasnāt until the 18th century in Naples, Italy that modern pizza was bornāespecially the Margherita, named after Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889.
Pizza in America:
Italian immigrants brought pizza to the U.S. in the late 1800s, with the first pizzeria, Lombardiās, opening in New York City in 1905. Pizza exploded in popularity after World War II, when returning soldiers craved the Italian treat they had tasted abroad.
Pizza Day Today:
National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9th in the U.S., and itās a time for people to enjoy, share, and debate their favorite toppings (pineapple or no pineapple? šš
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So whether youāre a thin-crust lover or deep-dish devotee, raise a slice to pizzaās rich history and global fame!
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