{
  "id": 16894560,
  "title": "National Chocolate Day 2026: Freebies and deals to satisfy your sweet tooth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/national-chocolate-day-2026-freebies-and-deals-to-satisfy-your-sweet",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T11:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91630868/national-chocolate-day-2026-list-freebies-and-deals-today"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Chocolate Day 2026 brings freebies and deals to satisfy your sweet tooth. Celebrate by indulging in a chocolate treat and spreading joy. Chocolate has a rich history, cherished by ancient civilizations like the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec people. Initially a bitter drink, cacao beans from Central and South American cacao trees became a beloved confection. The Aztecs considered chocolate a divine gift. Chocolate spread to Europe and the Americas, evolving into various forms like brownies, martinis, and candy bars. On National Chocolate Day, enjoy a Hot Chocolate Lava Cake for $6 at Chart House restaurants or get a \"Chocolate Fondue for Two\" coupon when you order a four-course meal for two at participating Melting Pot locations. Stock up on Lindt chocolate bars online or in stores, with options to get a free bar when you buy three. In physical Lindt stores, purchase five bars and receive two free. Lindor chocolate bags are buy-three-get-one-free online, while M&Ms offers 15% off bulk candy with the code PUMPKIN through October 31.",
  "summary": "Chocolate might not be able to solve all of the world’s problems, but it certainly improves them, even if the effects are just temporary. Since today (Wednesday October 28, 2026) is National Chocolate Day, it is the perfect excuse to indulge in a sweet treat or two. This selfless act will stimulate the economy and spread joy. Before all that, let’s learn a thing or two about cacao. Then we will…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}