National Waffle Day is celebrated on August 24 in the United States. There is an International Waffle Day which falls on March 25.http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/food-drink/Its-National-Waffle-Day-101398084.html National Waffle Day shares August 24 with National Peach Pie Day.http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/national_peach_pie_day.html Traditionally, waffles are made up of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. The eggs are usually separated, with the whites being beaten until they are stiff. The egg whites are folded into the batter after the remaining ingredients are blended. The mixture is poured into circles and cooked on a griddle or a waffle iron.http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/waffles-recipe/index.html

Waffles are commonly topped with cinnamon, chocolate chips, whipped cream, maple syrup and an assortment of fruit, including bananas, blueberries and strawberries.http://allrecipes.com//Recipes/breakfast-and-brunch/waffles/Top.aspx

The origins of National Waffle Day begin back in 1869, when a man named Cornelius Swarthout from Troy, New York obtained the first U.S. patent for a waffle iron. The device was essentially a griddle with a cover so people could easily flip it over. This helped cook the waffle evenly on both sides. Swarthout's waffle iron worked in conjunction with the coal stoves of the time.http://www.mrbreakfast.com/article.asp?articleid=19

Waffles have roots as far back as the ancient Greeks, but were first introduced to the United States by pilgrims in 1620. In 1735, the modern spelling of "waffle" was seen in English print for the first time. 1869 saw the first U.S. patent of a waffle iron by Swarthout. Frank Dorsa would make his Eggo Frozen Waffles available in grocery stores in 1953. The mid-1960s would give rise to the Belgian waffle, made famous by restaurateur Maurice Vermersch.http://www.mrbreakfast.com/article.asp?articleid=19

Restaurants commonly offer special discounts on waffles during National Waffle Day. Additionally, people cook waffles at home for friends and family. The food holiday is an occasion to celebrate the history, taste and culture of waffles. The are no nationally recognized events organized for National Waffle Day.http://www.mrbreakfast.com/article.asp?articleid=19