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It is so refreshing because it is 92% water. This makes the watermelon a good thirst quencher, something definitely needed in the hot days of August and throughout the summer.
Some call it a fruit; others think it is a vegetable. In fact, it is the official vegetable of the state of Oklahoma.
Fun Watermelon Holiday Treats
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| Watermelon Pizza. Source: Google Search |
Watermelon can be a tasty food as seen in recipes found doing a Google Search. A fun treat would be this watermelon pizza, which is simply made with watermelon slices, other favorite fruits (like strawberries and blueberries) and yogurt, giving you a tasty dessert or a fun appetizer for a summertime picnic.
Crafty Watermelons
The watermelon is popular with crafters. Here are a few fun ones.
Watermelon Beverage Coasters and Magnets
Watermelon coasters are handmade in acrylic yarn on plastic canvas. Colors include red, white, and dark green with seeds embroidered in black crochet thread. The holder for the coasters is done in dark green with a design of a slice of watermelon on the front.
These cute Watermelon Beverage Coasters can be found in the Etsy Shop of Coastal Crochet Crafts.
Watermelon magnets are handmade using plastic canvas and acrylic yarn in the colors of red, green and white. The seeds are embroidered using black crochet thread. There is a magnet on the back of each.
Watermelon Kitchen Decor
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| Watermelon Potholder Crochet Pattern |
This is a pattern to crochet a potholder that looks like a watermelon for your kitchen.
This cheery, double-sided watermelon potholder is perfect for summer! The front is as shown in the photo and the backside is a solid green. This pattern is perfect for seasonal summer-time use and will impress family and friends at the next BBQ.
The pattern can be found in the Etsy Shop of The Driftless Designer, who is Reina of Minneapolis.
Summary
National Watermelon Day is an unofficial holiday with no known origin. It may have been begun by watermelon farmers, or by the National Watermelons Day. No matter who came up with the idea to celebrate the watermelon on August 3rd, it remains a refreshing summer snack that is naturally healthy.
National Watermelon Day
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(c) Wednesday Elf 8/3/2019. Updated on Watermelon Day, August 3, 2025.
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