National Bubble Gum Day is celebrated worldwide every first Friday of February. This holiday, created by children's book author Ruth Spiro in 2006, encourages fun and philanthropy, allowing children to donate two quarters to chew bubble gum in class, with proceeds supporting school activities or charities. The origins of bubble gum date back to the mid-19th century, with the first successful version, Dubble Bubble, invented by Walter Diemer in 1928. Notably, the signature pink color of bubble gum was a result of the only available food coloring at the time. Celebrations can extend beyond schools to community centers and libraries, where various events may be organized. Participants often engage in activities such as bubble-blowing contests and sharing bubble gum with friends, while promoting the holiday on social media using hashtags like #NationalBubbleGumDay.