Lions and tigers and picnics, oh my! National Animal Crackers Day just passed on April 18th, and National Picnic Day is today April 23rd. What better way to celebrate than to spend time outside with family and friends as you treat yourself to delicious snacks?

“Picnic” comes from the French word piquenique. People have been enjoying meals outdoors for centuries, from Victorian garden parties to 19th century London’s wealthy “Picnic Society.” Currently, lakes and parks are the most popular places for meals. Millennials tend to make sandwiches for their picnics, while older generations prefer fried chicken.

No matter your preferences, people tend to pack nostalgic foods for picnics. Alongside watermelon and potato salad, animal crackers are an excellent treat to remind you of simpler days. Americans have been snacking on these fun, uniquely shaped cookies since the late 1800s, and there have been 37 different animals featured so far.

Looking for the perfect dessert for your picnic? A beautiful pail of Earthquake Cookies are a great choice. These elegant cookies are bursting with dark chocolate and a hint of orange. Best of all, they come with gourmet coffee in our Earthquake Cookie Gift Box. Pack a basket, grab your travel coffee mug, and indulge as you celebrate these national holidays.