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National Chocolate Day is celebrated yearly on October 28.
One of the most popular dessert items is also possibly one of mankind's oldest foods.
According to History.com, chocolate has been traced to the ancient Mayans and even earlier to the ancient Olmecs of southern Mexico.
Today, people all over the world adore chocolate but maybe not as much as our ancient ancestors. The Mayan written history mentions that chocolate drinks were used in celebrations and to finalize monumental transactions.
The Aztecs are reported to have believed cacao was given to them by their gods, making cacao beans even more valuable than gold.
To celebrate one of our oldest and most delicious treats, here are 10 of the best chocolate shops in California according to BestThingsCA.com: