Health & Medical Eating & Food

The Chocolate-lover Phenomenon

You could be a Chocolatier, consume 11 pounds per year, become a fan on Facebook, visit a chocolate-themed amusement park, belong to the Chocolate-of-the-Month club, or even spritz on some chocolate scented perfume. It's sweet, it's irresistible, and needless to say, it's definitely in. People don't just like chocolate, they love it. Give me chocolate or give me death. Chocolate is such a part of society that the term Choco-holic was accepted by Merriam-Webster. It's everywhere in pop culture, consider some major American holidays: Valentines Day, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, is chocolate in the picture? You bet it is! So now that the holiday season is rapidly approaching, what would be the ultimate present? A chocolate gift box, of course.

The X-Factor

But what is it about chocolate that people love so much; its versatility? If you can imagine it, it can be made into chocolate: Cakes, shakes, ice cream, coffee, milk, puddings, cookies, cereals, brownies, and covering most fruits, nuts and grains. It comes in soft or hard, white, milk or dark, a filling or a topper, a syrup, solid or cascading from a fountain. Or maybe it's the unmistakable feel-good feeling associated with chocolate that people love so much? Scientists have long said that chocolate triggers a part of the brain that affects mood. It produces a comforting, almost euphoric feeling. A feeling that some believe to be very addictive. But what about the pure novelty of chocolate, could that in itself lead to a chocolate obsession? Chocolate has long been given as a gift. As far back as the Aztecs, chocolate was presented as a sign of affection. For hundreds of years, chocolate was the desired gift of European royalty. Chocolate gift boxes were introduced in the 1700s in Massachusetts and have been given as gifts ever since. There are plenty of reasons why someone would fall in love with this alluring treat. So it goes without saying that a chocolate gift box would make a perfect present for any age, gender or occasion.

Considering the chocolate-lovers phenomenon, it's no wonder why chocolate gift boxes make the perfect present for almost anybody. Chocolate is everywhere and yet it feels extraordinary, almost fashionable. It evokes so many pleasing thoughts and emotions. The elegance, rich colors, distinct smells, the variety of shapes and sizes, it all comes together to create the ideal experience. And remember, presentation is key for any gift. Colorful wrapping paper assisted by a larger-than-life bow is the sign of a skilled gift giver. Possibly the most delightful characteristic of chocolate (besides eating it) is the presentation itself. You could imprint messages or dye it different colors. Chocolate can be functional, cute or funny. Anything you want it to be. Not only are you giving an object that can be admired and appreciated but no matter what it is, it's still the most amazing gift of all, chocolate. There are so many unique and wonderful ways to design chocolate that it's almost too pretty to eat... almost.

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