National Hot Dog Day

On July 22, 2020, Americans will celebrate National Hot Dog Day, although National Hot Dog month extends throughout July. The hot dog is one of the most iconic American foods, along with apple pie.

Sausage was developed in 13th century Germany and brought to the U.S. in the 1800s. At the same time Germans brought sausages, they also brought dachshund dogs, so the term hot dog may be a joke about German’s thin dogs that casually transferred to sausages. This was probably reinforced by the fact that many Germans called these dogs ‘little sausages.’

Street vendors in New York City and St. Louis sold hot dogs in buns in the 1860s. In 1893 Chris Von de Ahe brought baseball and hot dogs together selling them at St. Louis Browns games (now the St. Louis Cardinals.) The Colombian Exposition in Chicago also began selling hot dogs. In both locations they became an instant hit.

Twenty-six million hot dogs are eaten each year at baseball stadiums. However you like your dog, whether wrapped in a bun and smothered with condiments and other toppings, or bunless and paired with a serving of baked beans, you can enjoy one of America’s iconic foods at summer picnics, barbecues, and ballgames.

Source: wikipedia.com