🥑 September 16 – Holy Guacamole! It’s Guacamole Day, and Things Are About to Get Diptastic 🪅
Move over, salsa—today’s all about that creamy green queen of the snack world: guacamole! Whether you like it chunky or smooth, spicy or citrusy, with chips or by the spoonful (no judgment here), Guacamole Day is your official permission slip to go full avocado mode.
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🥑 A Little History with Your Lime and Salt
Guacamole’s roots go way back—like, Aztec Empire back. The word "guacamole" comes from the Nahuatl word āhuacamolli, meaning “avocado sauce.” The Aztecs were smashing avocados into deliciousness long before brunch menus caught on.
And if you're wondering why it always costs extra at your favorite burrito joint… well, that's because it’s priceless. Kind of.
🥑 Guac Facts to Impress at Your Next Taco Night
🟢 Avocados are technically a berry. Yep. A berry.
🟢 The world’s largest serving of guacamole weighed over 8,000 pounds. (That’s a lotta chips.)
🟢 There are more than 500 varieties of avocados. Basically, nature was really into this idea.
🟢 Super Bowl Sunday is the unofficial guac Olympics—over 100 million pounds of avocados are consumed that day alone.
🥑 10+ Ways to Celebrate Guacamole Day Like a Guac Star
Host a Guac-Off 🎉
Invite friends over and have a DIY guacamole competition. Set up stations with fun mix-ins: mango, bacon, roasted corn, feta, pomegranate, pickled onions, whatever makes your guac dreams come true.Breakfast Guacamole Bar 🍳
Spread guac on toast? Basic. Spread it on everything? Genius. Eggs, hash browns, breakfast burritos—you name it.Avocado Spa Day 🧖♀️
Mash one up for your face while you snack on the rest. Avocados are rich in good fats and good vibes.Guac and Roll Playlist 🎶
Build a guac-themed playlist and name it “Guac This Way” or “Holy Guacamole Jams.” Bonus points for avocado puns in every song.Try a Weird Guac Combo 🥭
Sweet guac? Chocolate guac? Wasabi guac? It’s Guacamole Day—throw caution (and maybe your tastebuds) to the wind.Make Mini Guac Cups 🧁
Individual guacamole servings in cupcake liners or tiny jars. Because everything is cuter—and more party-friendly—when it’s mini.DIY Guacamole Shirt 👕
Iron-on transfer? Puffy paint? Sharpie and dreams? Make a T-shirt that says “Guacwardly Awesome” or “You Guac My World.”Guac-a-Mole Whack Game 🎯
Mix up the childhood classic with plush avocados and guacamole puns. Great for kids, and adults who refuse to grow up (so… all of us?).Avocado Cocktail Hour 🍸
Try an avocado margarita, avocado daiquiri, or just spike your guac with a little tequila. (Responsibly, obviously.)Thank a Farmer 🌱
Take a moment to appreciate the growers who bring us these green wonders. Maybe even donate to an organization that supports sustainable farming!Adopt a Pet Named Guac 🐶
Not exactly a holiday tradition, but if you were already thinking about getting a pet… this is your sign. Bonus if you name their sibling “Chips.”
🥑 Guacamole-Inspired Dinner Feast
🥑 Main Dish: Guacamole Chicken Tacos
Tender, citrus-marinated chicken topped with fresh guac, nestled in warm tortillas. It’s like a taco and a dip had a delicious baby.
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Juice of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt + pepper
Olive oil for cooking
Small corn or flour tortillas
For the guacamole:
2–3 ripe avocados
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 small tomato, diced
Juice of 1 lime
Handful chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Optional: minced jalapeño for heat
Instructions:
Marinate chicken in lime juice, garlic, spices, salt & pepper for 30 minutes.
Cook in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
Mash guacamole ingredients together (chunky or smooth—follow your heart).
Warm your tortillas, fill with sliced chicken, top generously with guac.
Optional: Add shredded lettuce, crumbled cotija, or pickled onions for flair.
🌽 Side: Elote-Inspired Corn Salad
Because guac’s BFF is always corn. It’s the law.
Ingredients:
3 cups corn kernels (grilled or sautéed)
1/4 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Chili powder to taste
Salt + pepper
Mix it all up. Serve chilled or room temp. Sprinkle extra cotija and chili on top like you’re blessing it.
🍸 Drink: Avocado Margarita (or Mocktail)
A creamy twist on a classic. Trust—it’s way better than it sounds.
Ingredients:
1 small ripe avocado
1/4 cup lime juice
2 oz tequila (optional)
1 oz triple sec or orange juice
1 tbsp honey or agave
Handful ice
Blend until smooth and frothy. Salt the rim of your glass if you’re fancy. Garnish with a lime wheel or thin avocado slice.
Mocktail Version: Skip the booze, sub with sparkling lime water or coconut water.
🍮 Dessert: Lime & Avocado Cheesecake Bars
Smooth, citrusy, and just barely green—these creamy no-bake cheesecake bars are the perfect sweet ending to your guacamole-filled fiesta. They’re refreshing, indulgent, and sneakily packed with avocado goodness.
Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
6 tbsp melted butter
Filling:
1 ripe avocado
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Juice + zest of 2 limes
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Make the crust:
Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 8x8" pan. Chill while you make the filling.Make the filling:
In a blender or food processor, blend avocado until smooth. Add cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice/zest, vanilla, and salt. Blend until super creamy.Assemble & chill:
Pour filling over the crust, smooth the top, and chill at least 4 hours (or overnight) until firm.Serve:
Slice into bars. Garnish with whipped cream, lime zest, or a sprinkle of crushed pistachios for extra flair.
🕯️ Bonus Vibes:
Decorate with green napkins, lime wedges, and cactus centerpieces.
Play a Latin jazz playlist or mariachi tunes while you cook.
End with a bowl of tortilla chips and extra guac... because of course you made extra.
🧃 For Elementary Classrooms (Grades K–5): “Guac ‘n’ Roll!”: A Sensory Science + Sequencing Fiesta
Theme: Sensory exploration, procedural writing, and teamwork
Time Needed: 45–60 minutes
Perfect For: Science, ELA, or a fun Friday celebration!
🛠 Materials:
Avocados (1 per group of 4)
Limes or bottled lime juice
Salt & optional mix-ins (diced tomato, onion, cilantro—keep allergy-safe!)
Plastic knives, spoons, and bowls
Disposable gloves (optional)
Chart paper or whiteboard
“Guac-tastic Recipe” sequencing worksheet
Markers or crayons
Baby wipes or paper towels
Tortilla chips or veggie sticks (optional taste test!)
🥑 Activity Flow:
Warm-Up (5–10 min):
Ask: “What do you think goes into guacamole?”
Create a shared KWL chart (Know–Want to Know–Learned) about avocados!Hands-On Sensory Fun (15 min):
Students mash avocados and mix in simple ingredients.
Encourage descriptive language: “What does it feel/smell/look like?”
Sequencing & Writing (20 min):
Use the “Guac-tastic Recipe” worksheet to draw and label each step.
Older students can write out full procedural paragraphs.
Taste & Reflect (10 min):
Optional: Sample guac with chips or veggies.
Reflect: “How did teamwork help us today?” or “What surprised you about guacamole?”
🍃 Extensions:
Graph: “Do you like guacamole?” – bar graph with results!
Read-Aloud Pairing: “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin
🎓 For Secondary Classrooms (Grades 6–12): “The Great Guac-Off: A Culinary Argument Writing Challenge”
Theme: Persuasive writing + real-world application
Time Needed: One class period or extend over two
Perfect For: ELA, debate, or enrichment activity
🛠 Materials:
Basic guacamole ingredients
Bowls, spoons, plastic knives
Laptops/tablets or writing paper
“Guac-Off Rubric” + “Culinary Argument Planner” handouts
Whiteboard or projector for final presentations
OPTIONAL: Teacher panel of judges (invite another class, admin, etc.)
🥑 Activity Flow:
Hook (5–10 min):
Show a short food competition clip (like MasterChef Junior or Chopped).
Ask: “What makes a dish ‘the best’?” ➤ Build criteria together!The Challenge (15–20 min):
In groups of 3–4, students create a signature guacamole using available ingredients.
Encourage creativity: add-ins like pineapple, sriracha, garlic, or mango!
Writing Time (20–30 min):
Each group writes a persuasive argument answering:
“Why is our guacamole the ultimate?”
Must include:Claim + 2 supporting reasons
Use of sensory language and food vocab
Counterclaim (why theirs is better than typical guac)
Conclusion that sizzles 🔥
Guac-Off Presentations (10–15 min):
Groups present their dish and read their argument.
Optional: panel of judges scores on taste, creativity, and persuasive power!
🧠 Bonus Extensions:
Social Media Spin: Create a faux Instagram post or “reel” describing their guac
Global Tie-In: Explore avocado history from Aztecs to modern agriculture (cross-curricular!)
Real World Writing: Turn arguments into mock menu descriptions
💡 Quick Tip:
If food prep isn’t feasible, simulate with paper “ingredient cards” and do the writing part only!
🥑 Quirky in the Workplace
A.K.A. “Avocado on toast? Predictable. Avocado in every corporate corner? Now we’re cooking (without a permit).”
Guacamole Day is your annual excuse to celebrate everyone's favorite overpriced green mush—but make it weird. Because here at Celebrate Quirky, we believe in honoring the avocado not just as a dip, but as a lifestyle, a state of mind, and possibly a workplace mascot.
🥑 The Great Guac-Off & Avocado Art Gallery
Here’s how it works:
Everyone is challenged to either:
a) Bring in their strangest version of guacamole (think: dessert guac with cocoa nibs, spicy Cheeto guac, or wasabi-pea surprise)
OR
b) Create an avocado-themed art piece using only office supplies.Examples:
Post-it mosaic of an avocado
Guac-themed haiku on the whiteboard
A stapler rebranded as “Avocado Prime” (complete with googly eyes)
Then, gather the team for a two-part judging ceremony:
Taste Test: Points for flavor, creativity, and emotional damage.
Art Exhibit Walkthrough: Applaud each piece like you’re at a pretentious gallery. Use words like “visceral” and “post-modern pit energy.”
🎁 Winner gets:
A golden spoon trophy, a custom “Guac Star” badge, and the power to declare one meeting of their choice a “chip-only communication zone.”
Tagline for the day:
“Guac like nobody’s watching—because HR stopped trying to understand us back in Q1.”
🎬 Movie - Avocado Toast (2021)
This is a comedy about identity, family, and millennial culture, with the avocado/avocado toast idea as a cultural motif.
While it isn’t exclusively about guacamole, its food‑themes around avocado make it a good fit for Guacamole Day.
📺 TV Episode - “Unholy Guacamole” — To Catch a Smuggler, Season 8 Episode 1
This is a true‑crime / documentary‑style show. In this episode a cargo truck is found to be carrying cocaine hidden in frozen avocado pulp. It ties in guacamole / avocado in a more dramatic, unexpected way.
🥑 Final Word? Guac Is Life.
Whether you’re diving in headfirst or just sprinkling some guac on your taco, today is your moment to embrace the avocado magic. So grab a ripe one, mash it up, and celebrate like the dip-obsessed legend you are.
🌟 #Hashtags for Your Guac-tastic Adventures:
#NationalGuacamoleDay #HolyGuacamole #GuacStar #AvocaDOIt #ChipDippinQueen #ExtraGuacPlease #GuacAndRoll
