Google Doodle celebrating s’mores today. Here’s why

Google is all about s’mores today.

Its latest Google Doodle features the chocolatey, gooey campfire treat. Here’s why.

Why is Google celebrating s’mores?

According to Google, today’s doodle celebrates the s’more — traditionally made with toasted marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers — because on this day (Sept. 9) in 1925, an article was published that mentioned “some-mores” being introduced as a new snack at Camp Andree, a national Girl Scout camp.

The s’more first appeared in a 1920s-era cookbook, Google reports, and were dubbed “graham cracker sandwiches.” The treat became popular among Girl Scouts, who dubbed them “some more,” which over the years was shorted into s’mores.

Unfortunately for Ohioans, starting a campfire and making some s’mores isn’t allowed. A severe late-summer drought has led to a burn ban in 23 Ohio counties.

When is National S’mores Day 2024?

National S’mores Day happened on Aug. 10, 2024, according to National Today. The website says the history of how the day came to be, and why it was chosen for Aug. 10, is unknown, but it is celebrated at a time when many go camping or gather around the fire pit.

About half the marshmallows sold during the summer are toasted over a campfire, according to National Today. Also, the website reports that 41% of people surveyed have s’mores only in the summer, while 20% eat them all year long.

What is a Google Doodle?

Google Doodles pop up on Google’s home page occasionally to draw attention to a historical event, a place or anything Google believes is important.

They’re usually interactive. Clicking the s’mores doodle takes users to an animation of a bear, squirrel and ghost each bringing a s’mores ingredient to the fire. Google’s Pac-Man doodle allows you to play the game.