October 18 is a celebration for everyone with a sweet tooth. World Candy Day unites not only those who can't resist the pleasure of enjoying their favorite candy but also those directly involved in the production of this delicacy. For some, candy is the favorite treat, and among the vast variety of types, each sweet lover has their own preferences: caramel, chocolate, hard candies, toffees, etc. There are also others who resolutely refuse the pleasure of eating candy, considering it too sweet and calorie-dense. For some, candy gradually loses its appeal as tastes change over time, but it's hard to find a child indifferent to candy! There is an opinion that candy originated in Ancient Egypt, by accident, when the contents of overturned vessels — nuts, honey, and figs — mixed together. Arab or Eastern sweets were famous worldwide and remain popular to this day. It was the Arabs who were the first to use sugar in candy making. Various types of nuts and dried fruits were also essential ingredients. In Russia, they made hard candies using maple syrup, honey, and other products. Pharmacists offered candies as remedies for coughs and nervous disorders. Today, researchers claim that chocolate consumption releases so-called happiness hormones. Thus, the term "candy," introduced into circulation by pharmacists, later came to denote one type of confectionery product.