When is National Chopsticks Day?
Monday February 6thPeople around the world commemorate the humble and ancient utensils on February 6th each year on National Chopsticks Day.
Around 1200 B.C., Chinese cooks began using chopsticks to prepare food. These items were likely long enough to make into hot cooking pots.. Food was prepared in smaller pieces, reducing the number of ingredients needed to cook it. Then, about 400 B.C., when fuels for cooking became scarce, was sold in smaller portions, reducing the number of ingredients needed to cook it. B.C. At the same time, the desire for sharp eating utensils faded, and shorter chopsticks became available.
Since these handy eating accessories made their way to the dinner table, they have spread around the world. They're both portable and elegant in their style, but they also vary in style from region to region, with portable and elegant in their style.
Today chopsticks can be made from wood such as bamboo or aspen. Elaborately carved chopsticks can be cut from jade, ivory, or wood, and artisans can ornately paint some chopsticks with miniature scenes.