National Smarties Day: Celebrate the Sweet Legacy of a Classic Candy

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — Hey y’all, mark your calendars because October 2 is National Smarties Day! This little holiday is all about celebrating one of the most classic candies around, those colorful, tangy wafer rolls we’ve all known since we were kids. Yep, I’m talking about Smarties!

The History of the Smarties Candy

Since the 1940s, smarties have been a popular delicacy, so we've been eating them for more than 70 years. That's a ton of tiny candies and a ton of wonderful memories! We all have a favorite memory about this little candy, I guarantee you have tried it.

Its not just National Smarties Day,   it’s also about celebrating people who never stop learning. We call those "smarty pants". Thats people who are always curious and asking questions.

Today is the ideal day to grab a roll and take a small trip down memory lane if you haven't had any Smarties in a long time. And now is your chance to try them if you haven't before (which may seem unbelievable!).

So whether you’re at work, at school, or just hanging out at home with your dog, grab some Smarties and celebrate. Let's celebrate as it has survived for 70 years.

You might discover how many other people in Louisiana also adore these tiny sweets if you share your favorite Smarties experiences or interesting facts online using the hashtag #NationalSmartiesDay.