National Fruitcake Day

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Posted: Dec 27, 2019 / 04:55 AM EST / Updated: Dec 27, 2019 / 04:56 AM EST

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It’s national fruitcake day!

This popular holiday treat has been been around since ancient Rome.

Fruitcakes are made with dried fruit or chopped candies with spices and nuts.

Some are even soaked in liqueurs or brandy, but most mass-produced in America do not contain alcohol.

Many joke about the durability of fruitcakes, but they remain a popular holiday tradition!

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