Google Doodle Celebrates the S’more’s Sweet Origins

Monday’s Google Doodle brings a touch of whimsy to the search engine’s homepage, showcasing a charming clay animation featuring a bear, a squirrel, and a friendly ghost sharing S’mores by a campfire. The trio is depicted preparing these iconic treats with gooey marshmallows and rich chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers.

Google’s doodle commemorates the anniversary of a 1925 article titled “Patrol Leaders Have Outing,” which first introduced the S’more at the Girl Scouts’ Camp Andree. Initially called “graham cracker sandwiches,” these treats evolved into “s’mores,” a playful contraction of “some more.”

While the classic S’more consists of just three ingredients, many have experimented with variations, adding extras like caramel, jam, peanut butter, or even cookies. “”Whether you’re roasting them over a campfire or enjoying them in a new way, savor a s’more to send off summer in style!”!” Google’s website encourages.

Why the Focus on S’mores?

The doodle not only highlights the S’more’s historical debut but also celebrates its enduring popularity. Despite its first appearance in a 1920s cookbook, it gained fame among Girl Scouts who affectionately dubbed it “some more,” later shortened to “s’mores.”

Local Challenges Ohio’s Burn Ban

For Ohio residents eager to celebrate, there’s a catch a severe late-summer drought has led to a burn ban across 23 counties, making campfire S’mores off-limits for now.

S’mores enthusiasts had their moment on August 10, 2024, for National S’mores Day. While the origins of the holiday are unclear, it’s a popular time for camping and fire pit gatherings. According to National Today, about half of the marshmallows sold in summer are toasted over campfires, with 41% of people enjoying S’mores only in summer and 20% indulging year-round.

Exploring Google Doodles

Google Doodles are special animations or illustrations on Google’s homepage that honor historical events, notable places, or significant figures. Often interactive, they provide a fun way to engage with history and culture. For instance, clicking on the S’mores doodle reveals a delightful animation of the bear, squirrel, and ghost preparing their campfire treats, while Google’s Pac-Man doodle offers a chance to play the classic game.