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Step 1
Go out for an ice cream cone. National Ice Cream Day, celebrated during the sultry days of July, is the perfect time to indulge in an ice cream cone or two. In fact, residents of the United States consume more ice cream each year than any other country. Vanilla is the favorite, followed by chocolate, butter pecan and strawberry.
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Step 2
Learn a little ice cream lore. Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of ice cream history. For instance, tell them that ice cream was introduced in the United States by the Quakers and that ice cream cones first became popular at the 1904 St. Louis World Exposition.
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Step 3
Make your own ice cream. Homemade ice cream has a unique, fresh flavor. Wow your friends on National Ice Cream Day by creating a batch in a favorite flavor. Ice cream is made from sugar, cream, milk and fruit or other flavorings. Though it's easier to make in a modern electric ice cream maker, ice cream is traditionally made using hand-cranked makers.
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Step 4
Send a National Ice Cream Day e-card. Share your ice cream enthusiasm by sending your friends Ice Cream Day e-cards. It's a great excuse for keeping in touch in July.
