National Jelly Bean Day
April 22nd is National Jelly Bean Day. Jelly beans have been in America since the 1800's. They used to be sold as penny candy in stores. Jelly Belly has over 50 flavors. What is your favorite flavor? Some interesting ones are Toasted Marshmallow, Tutti-Frutti, Buttered Toast, and Chocolate Cherry Cake.
You can go here to learn more about Jelly Belly jelly beans and take a virtual tour of the factory: http://jellybelly.com/Cultures
Here is a jelly bean prayer poem: http://www.dltk-holidays.com
Did you know that President Ronald Reagan really liked Jelly Belly jelly beans! He had a jar of them on his desk in the Oval Office and he had some sent to the astronauts aboard the Challenger.
~It takes 7-10 days to make a batch of jelly beans.
~Approximately 40 million jelly beans are sent out from factories each day!
How many jelly beans do you think are in this jar? Just give your best guess!
5 comments:
Hi! :) I guess that there are 36 jelly beans in the jar. I also liked the facts too!
Liz
Wonderful article, Miss Alyssa! I'm guessing 27?
I'm thinking around 40!!!!!!!!
7-10 days? yikes! That's a long time to be in the kitchen. ;O) LOL
Alyssa, I am saying there are 51 jelly beans in the jar. I am enjoying your articles, and entries. Keep up the great work. Love, Grandma Juanita
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