Chocolate is one of the most popular gifts to give on any number of occasions, from Christmas to Valentine’s Day to Halloween, but did you know that October 28 is a whole day dedicated only to celebrating chocolate?
National Chocolate Day (this year on Thursday) is just sitting there reminding us how great chocolate is. You won’t find the usual batch of freebies or deals at restaurants and chains, but it’s a perfectly good excuse to celebrate one of the best things ever discovered by humans.
Historically, humans have loved chocolate longer than most modern societies have existed, with records showing cacao cultivation dating back three millennia, according to National Day Calendar. The chocolate lover in your life is the inheritor of a great legacy of chocoholism, so check out this list below of 15 unique gifts you can get them as the holidays approach.
Ghirardelli Chocolate - Ghirardelli is offering 20% off sitewide for National Chocolate Day. That’s big savings on some of their most luxurious gift boxes, like the Caramel Indulgence Chocolate Gift Basket set, now just $87.96. Find more on Ghirardelli »
Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream from mochidoki - The dark chocolate ice cream inside this sweet mochi dough tastes like a chilled truffle. How much better can it get? $10. Find more at mochidoki »
Lindt chocolates + a FREE gift - When you order $70 or more from the master chocolatiers at Lindt, you’ll get a free gift box that includes $12 bonus individually wrapped truffles. Shop now »
GODIVA Truffles - GODIVA’s Signature Truffles are a sumptuous assortment of classics and innovative flavors that will wow the chocolate lover in your life, plus, GODIVA is offering free shipping for National Chocolate Day.
Chocolate Wheel from Dylan’s Candy Bar - Grab a taste of our faves with our rainbow chocolate wheel. Each wheel showcases 56 squares of premium Belgian chocolate in color-coded assorted flavors. $45. Find more from Dylan’s Candy Bar »
Chocolate Covered Strawberries from Edible Arrangements - Fresh sweet strawberries dipped in milk, dark and white chocolate. Is there a more perfect combination? See options available »
Harry & David Chocolate Covered Fruit - Send them this sweet selection of dark chocolate-covered cherries, milk chocolate-covered cherries, milk chocolate-covered blueberries and milk chocolate-covered apricots. Find more at Harry & David »
Vosges Haut-Chocolat - Send an incredible truffle collection like this exotic truffle box featuring a proprietary blend of chocolate, exotic spices, herbs, roots and botanicals. $49. Find more at Vosges Chocolate »
Chocolate Covered Deliciousness by MOUTH - Everything is better dipped in chocolate, probably. Well, Mouth sure thinks so anyway, with this collection of chocolate covered caramels, crackers and more. $86. Find more at MOUTH »
Small-Batch Organic Chocolate Library Gift Box from Food52 - The Raaka Chocolate collection features enticing flavors ranging from cabernet sauvignon to green tea crunch, bananas foster, and beyond. For the adventurous chocolate fan. Starts at $30. Find more at Food52 »
XO Marshmallow Turtles - Caramel and pecans layered with Vanilla marshmallow and dipped in dark chocolate. XO can barely keep these treats in stock. $11.95. Find more at XO Marshmallow »
Chocolate Roses Bouquet by Old Time Candy - For the chocolate lover who prefers a classic touch, these hollow Belgian milk chocolate roses combine chocolate and flowers for the perfect, all-occasions gift, and can be customized by color. $14.99. Find more from Old Time Candy »
Grounds & Hounds Hot Chocolate - Fall is perfect hot cocoa season, and this small batch, heirloom Hot Chocolate has the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and silky smooth flavors in every sip. $13.99. Find more from Grounds & Hounds »
See’s Candies Assorted Chocolates - An irresistible mix of nutty, chewy, crunchy deliciousness and soft centers. Enjoy the exclusive “S” Centennial Medallion chocolates marking See’s 100th anniversary. $25.50. Find more on See’s Candies »
Simply Chocolate Gift Sets - Say it simply with Simply Chocolate’s gift sets featuring greeting card-style tops, for any occasion from Halloween to Christmas. Right now, get free shipping with the code SAYIT. Shop the collection »
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