Microwave Oven Day falls on December 6th. This unofficial food holiday is celebrated annually, within the United States. Although Microwave Oven Day is not well publicized, many Americans unknowingly celebrate Microwave Oven Day by putting their microwaves to use. Over 90% of Americans own a microwave oven.http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/articles/view/364/1/Microwave-Oven-Day.html

Microwave Oven Day's history is vague. However, the history of what lead to the invention of the microwave, is more straightforward. In 1945, Percy Spencer passed by a microwave tube. The candy bar he had in his pocket melted from the heat. Spencer, a Raytheon engineer, then decided to research the ability of microwaves to cook food faster than conventional methods. The first microwave, named Radarange was huge, weighing in at 670 lbs. Due to its large size, it was not practical for household use. The first household sized microwave was not available until 1955, and it didn't become mainstream until the 1970s.http://www.slashfood.com/2009/12/06/microwave-oven-day/

Celebrate Microwave Oven Day by having a bag of microwave popcorn with the family for a classic movie from 1945. Make a cup of tea or hot chocolate for this cold winter day. Be sure to leave friends microwave related comments on social networking sites. Imagine their surprise to hear of this unique holiday. American Greetings online even provides cards for this event. Imagine the surprise on peoples' faces when they read Happy Microwave Oven Day!