History of Sweetest Day
Sweetest Day.....Saturday, October 18, 2025
What is it?
Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged, and orphaned, but also friends, family and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed and appreciated!
When did it start?
Sweetest Day was started more than 100 years ago by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland candy company employee, who wanted to bring happiness and joy into the lives of the city's orphans, shut-ins and other individuals who were often forgotten and neglected. With the help of friends and neighbors, Mr. Kingston distributed candy and other small gifts to the underprivileged as a token remembrance that somebody cared about them.
Sweetest Day was started more than 100 years ago by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland candy company employee, who wanted to bring happiness and joy into the lives of the city's orphans, shut-ins and other individuals who were often forgotten and neglected. With the help of friends and neighbors, Mr. Kingston distributed candy and other small gifts to the underprivileged as a token remembrance that somebody cared about them.
How will you celebrate Sweetest Day this year? And, who will you treat this year?
Who knew how sweet the history of Sweetest Day would be?!
Here are a few suggestions on what to treat your friends, neighbors and family with from Marie's Candies:
1. Marie's Truffles - Thick cream, butter, and chocolate are whipped into a fluffy mousse and covered in creamy milk chocolate. They're available in two options: Chocolate with drizzle, or Chocolate with crushed pecans. We present them in our signature gold truffle box.
2. Fall decorated boxes of Assorted Chocolates always make a wonderful gift of appreciation, especially when you aren't sure what they might like. Assorted boxes are filled with some of our popular pieces that will give others a wide variety for a lovely tasting experience!
We also carry Assorted Chocolate Boxes without any extra fall gift wrap or bow, if that's more your style! These are always a hit! 
3. Fall treats are not only scrumptious and made with premium high quality ingredients, but are also so adorable! Lots of options to choose from to make all happy and feel appreciated!
4. We package our fine delicious candies with unique gift items that you can't find anywhere else! You are treating them to a well established candy company with gourmet chocolates plus a unique gift item for them to cherish for years to come, a lovely combo!
5. Ohio State and Michigan gift items are always a hit anytime of the year! We have a nice selection of gifts for both teams. Be sure to spoil your Buckeye or Wolverine fan!
However you plan to celebrate Sweetest Day this year, we hope you include Marie's Candies!