National Gazpacho Day is celebrated worldwide on December 6. This food-related holiday highlights gazpacho, a cold vegetable soup that originated in Andalusia, Spain, and is particularly popular in Spain and Portugal, where it is enjoyed as a refreshing meal during hot summer weather. Gazpacho is typically made with a tomato base and includes ingredients such as bell peppers, cucumbers, onions, garlic, stale bread, olive oil, and wine vinegar, with variations sometimes incorporating parsley, avocado, or seafood. To celebrate, people are encouraged to prepare this easy-to-make soup by processing fresh vegetables and mixing them with seasonings before chilling. The day serves as a reminder of summer flavors during the colder months.