Us Americans sometimes have the craziest reasons to celebrate. And some chocaholic decided that we needed a week of chocolate indulgence without feeling guilty about it. And in the process why not have others join the celebration. And that’s how the Chocolate week was born. However we can celebrate with chocolate year round. March is a special month for chocolate lovers, as well as Women History Month, and St. Patrick’s Day. Chocolate week is celebrated during the 3rd week of March.

Of course, it’s great for the chocolate industry. Maybe it was not a chocaholic who thought of the American chocolate week, it might have been a chocolate manufacturer, i.e. Hershey’s, Godiva, or See’s Candy. So, chocolate stores have sales and specials; many factories that are usually closed to the public will open their doors during this week to give free tours and samples. Then there are the greeting cards.Greeting card are a great combo with chocolate. We have greeting cards for every occasion so, why not for American chocolate week.

According to some studies an American consumes as much as 11 pounds of chocolate every year. Of course, this average goes up significantly during festivals like the American chocolate week. So, let us start ordering our chocolates and prepare the list of things we are going to eat during chocolate week. After all, this week comes only once every year. So, go ahead folks, start your chocolate fantasy now.