National Burger Day: Know history, significance, other details

To all burger-lovers, August 25 is a special day as the day is celebrated across the United Kingdom as National Burger Day. Although the burger is one of the most eaten food items in the world, many of us don’t know about its history, different types of burgers, and other important information. So, let us share some information while you enjoy some sumptuous burgers on National Burger Day!

History
It is believed that the earliest form of the burger was found during the 1st century AD in Rome. The version consisted of ground minced meat prepared with nuts and peppers with seasonings of wine. But, the modern form of burgers was only invented in the late 19th century. Records show that in 1885, the Menches invented the world’s first burger by using beef inside the sandwiches at a county fair in Hamburg, New York. Since then, the delicious food has been also referred to as Hamburgers. Others believe that it was in Germany’s Hamburger where the burger originated.


Significance
Being one of the most delicious fast-food items, the burger deserves a dedicated day to celebrate its delicacies. National Burger Day is meant to encourage people to eat this food, made of many different methods and ingredients, and then served with varieties of toppings as per one’s taste.



When Is National Burger Day Celebrated?
National Burger Day has been marked since 2013 in the United Kingdom. Every year, the day is celebrated on Thursday just before August’s bank holiday weekend. Accordingly, this year, the day falls on August 25.

Different types of Burgers
Based on the ingredients used, there are different types of burgers you can explore. Some of them are –

• Classic Burgers
• Protein Burgers
• Vegetarian Burgers
• Premium Burgers
• Beef Burgers
• Black Bean Burgers
• And many more!

So, are you going to make a burger at home or order from some fast-food chains to celebrate National Burger Day?