Many interesting and unusual holidays are celebrated throughout the year. Some are downright bizarre, while others are just simply fun.

In the month of August, one holiday in particular is great treat for kids and adults alike.

August 14th is National Creamsicle Day!

What’s a Creamsicle?

A Creamsicle is a brand of frozen dessert on stick which looks like a Popsicle for the outside. However, beyond the exterior of frozen flavored ice, there is an interior layer of vanilla ice cream inside.

Popular Creamsicle flavors are orange and raspberry. Creamsicle and Popsicle are trademark names by the company, Unilever. Though they have become genericized, like Kleenex, Frisbee and Band-Aid.

There is even an alcoholic drink named for the Creamsicle.

Come August 14th celebrate by getting a Creamsicle from the ice cream man or your frozen food section.

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