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When Did Stringing Popcorn Start?

Sarah Jenkins • • 6 min read
When Did Stringing Popcorn Start?

Popcorn on a string in the USA
In America in the 1950s and '60s, adorning the tree with delicate strings of popcorn was a craze. The sweet-and-salty tradition is thought to originate from when outdoor Christmas trees were decorated with food for wildlife.

Who invented stringing popcorn?

In America, German immigrants and German Americans largely popularized the concept of stringing popcorn as a yuletide decoration. They colored the popcorn using dyes and interspersed the garlands with nuts, fruits and other edible treats.

When did popcorn garland come out?

It was created by At-Bristol Science Centre at the At-Bristol Science Centre, in Bristol, UK, on July 26, 2014. Over 350 people participated in the record attempt. When making popcorn garland, it's better to use day-old popcorn because fresh popcorn breaks easily.

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.