Despite its name, this food holiday does not always fall on a Sunday, but July 25.

The first use of “Sunday” to designate an ice-cream dish appears to date to 1892 when Chester Platt of Platt and Colt's Pharmacy in Ithaca, New York, served it after a Sunday church service.

Why “Sunday” was converted to “Sundae” in its title is anyone’s guess.

Whatever its origins, this dessert favorite now combines vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, nuts and a maraschino cherry on top.

Take advantage of this food holiday to enjoy hot fudge sundaes at an ice cream parlor, restaurant, or at home with family and friends.