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Observed August 19, in the heat of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, this food holiday celebrates a refreshing dairy treat usually served on a cone or in a bowl.

This frozen dairy dessert is similar to ice cream but softer and less dense as a result of air being introduced during freezing.

It has been sold commercially in the US since the late 1930s .

An automatic ice cream maker patented in 1926 is considered the first soft serve machine.

Since then, soft ice cream has become a staple in American culture, creating fun and nostalgia during the summer months.