Why Do We Celebrate National Baklava Day?

National Baklava Day Activities

1. Experience the customs of baklava

   Baklava, once a dish so special it was only considered fit for the rich, is popular around the world today. Many countries, including Lebanon, Armenia, Turkey, and Greece have their own regional variations of baklava, and prepare it for festivals and other special occasions. Choose a country whose baklava style you respond to, and adopt one of their festivals or customs for your own pleasure. For example, Muslims in the Balkan region typically prepare baklava during Ramadan, while Christians in the same area make it for Easter and Christmas; for the Easter version, baklava is made with 40 layers of dough to represent the 40 days of Lent.

2. Attend a Greek, Turkish, or Middle Eastern festival

   During this time of the year, there is a multitude of cultural festivals to enjoy, including many where baklava can be found in abundance. A simple Internet search will quickly tell you when the next one is happening near you.

3. Learn baklava-eating etiquette

   Think of the baklava experience in much the same way as tasting a fine wine. First, contemplate the beauty that is baklava on your plate, then pierce it with your fork so that one third of the piece is behind the fork and the other two thirds are facing you. (This should prevent the piece from breaking in half.) Take time to notice the aroma as you lift your baklava-filled fork, slowly take a bite, then savor the taste as it melts on your palate. Cardinal social sin: cutting through the layers of baklava.

Why We Love National Baklava Day

1. It's unique in the pastry world

   We can't think of any other kind of sweet concoction that's similar to baklava. It has many ultra-thin pastry layers like croissants, nuts like a coffee cake, and honey like a sticky bun, yet baklava is not at all like any of these things. It's in a delicious little pastry world all its own.

2. It makes us feel the Mediterranean vibe

   Just thinking about baklava conjures up long, warm summer evenings on a Greek island, watching the sun set over the turquoise sea while sipping tea, and indulging in a second helping of freshly-made baklava.

3. Because why not?

   If we really have to have a reason to enjoy baklava, let it be this: because it's sweet but not too sweet, a bit crispy but also tender, and it's exotic and foreign, yet mysteriously familiar.

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What comes to mind when you hear “baklava”? Greek festivals, sweet pastry, honey and nuts? This Mediterranean confection has been enjoyed for centuries, through invasions, economic woes, and even world wars, so we’re going to plunge into the history of this fascinating dessert on November 17. Learn about local baklava customs, how the ancients created the original versions, and how you can make your own baklava — sticky fingers and all. Opa!

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