Chocolate is more than just a treat — it’s a bridge between childhood, celebration, and everyday magic. This World Chocolate Day, school students share the memories that swirl around their favourite bars. For some, chocolate is a reward for courage or achievement — a way to mark victories, big and small. For others, it’s a way to mend fences after a noisy fight, or to break the ice with a new friend.
Here, in their own words, students unwrap their fondest memories — and remind us all that the sweetest stories are meant to be shared.
Saanika and her chocolates from afar.
"There’s a Lindt chocolate with milk chocolate and hazelnut — that’s my favourite, and sharing it with my family is a big bonding moment for us. But my most magical chocolate memory was at the Lindt factory in Switzerland. It felt like stepping into Willy Wonka’s world — you could see chocolates being made, put your hand in machines to get a treat, and choose anything you liked from a whole chocolate gallery. It was extraordinary. As a child, I always dreamed of being a chocolate taster. That day, it felt like maybe that dream could come true. It reminded me why I love chocolate so much."
Saanika Jain,
Class 12A,
National Public School, Indiranagar
Hrithika with her favourite Amul dark chocolate.
“My favourite chocolate is Amul dark chocolate. I first tasted it in Ahmedabad when I was in class four. I was on a family trip and having a rough day — it was cold, I didn’t feel well, and nothing seemed fun. That night, my dad came back to our hotel with a bar of Amul dark chocolate from a local store, just to cheer me up. It was my first time tasting dark chocolate, and as we shared it together, my mum told me that Amul’s headquarters is in Gujarat. Since then, Amul dark chocolate has been my go-to whenever I feel low (or even when I’m happy!). After that trip, I never really liked other chocolates as much — dark chocolate just feels special to me now.”
Hrithika Khurana,
Class 10,
Baldwin Girls' High School, Bengaluru
Nandhana’s rich Bournville moment.
“My school recently introduced a No Sugar campaign after we learned that India has become the diabetes capital of the world. Now, chocolates and sweets are off-limits during school hours—even on birthdays, we give out pencils instead. At first, it felt a little odd, because chocolates were part of every celebration, but I can see the benefits. Not eating chocolate at least during school hours means we’re all having much less sugar, which is good for our health in the long run. Still, I do look forward to special occasions at home, like birthdays and festivals, when I can enjoy Ferrero Rocher and KitKat. For me, these rare chocolate moments feel even more special now.”
Nandhana R,
Class 9,
Silicon City Academy Of Secondary Education, Bengaluru
Sinchana’s sweet moment with Dairy Milk.
"I love Dairy Milk Fruit & Nut. My favourite memory is from school lunch one day. My five friends and I shared a bar with eight pieces — we each took one, and three were left. Another group nearby was watching us quietly. So we gave them the rest. They weren’t our close friends, but we didn’t want them to feel left out. Eating without sharing… it just didn’t feel right."
Sinchana Kamlesh Nimbargi,
Class 9B,
Shree Renuka Foundation CBSE School, Havalaga
Bindiya savouring her dark chocolate.
“My favourite is dark chocolate - Amul and Bournville. I love eating a piece when I’m studying, especially maths — it helps me concentrate and gives my brain a boost. My brother recommended it a few years ago, and ever since, I’ve always reached for dark chocolate during exams. Most of my friends don’t like it because it’s a bit bitter, so I usually eat it by myself.”
Bindiya R E,
Class 9 B,
SVS Temple English Medium School, Bantwal
Shrisha and her beloved Cadbury Silk.
“My favourite chocolate is the classic Dairy Milk. It is because of this chocolate I met my best friend, Shree Lakshmi. When she first joined our school from New Delhi, she didn’t know anyone and was sitting alone in our classroom. My friends and I were talking about chocolates and how we like to experiment — like melting Dairy Milk on ice cream or adding nuts. I saw her sitting by herself, and even though everyone else had already formed groups, I decided to invite her over to join us. That was in class 8, and now, two years later, we’re inseparable.”
Shrisha Girish,
Class 10,
United Academy
Gagana and her chocolate treasures.
“I prefer dark chocolate — especially Amul Dark Chocolate — because I’ve never liked chocolates that are too sweet. Even as a child, I would always choose something less sugary. My favourite chocolate memories are when my mom comes back from her travels and brings home chocolates like Merci and Milka from Germany. My younger sister, my dad, and I wait eagerly for her to open the box, and then we all pick our favourites. The best (and funniest) part is when my sister and I fight over the last piece of milk chocolate or dark chocolate in the Merci box. Sometimes, Mom has to split it exactly in half, or promise to get more next time! Our little fights always end with sharing, and honestly, that’s what makes those memories so sweet — it’s our family’s way of bonding.”
Gagana Yeshwanth,
Class 9,
SMS Academy Of Central Education
Abhinav’s sweet escape with KitKat
“My earliest memory with KitKat is from my third birthday, when my best friend gave me a four-bar KitKat, and it was the very first time I ever tasted one! But the sweetest memories are with my elder brother. He loves Dairy Milk, while I’m always Team KitKat. Whenever our mother sends my brother and me to buy groceries for the house, there’s usually some money left over after we finish shopping. That’s when the real fight starts — my brother wants to use the leftover money for Dairy Milk, and I want KitKat. We argue in the middle of the store about which one to buy, and neither of us is ready to give in! Most times, I let him have his Dairy Milk — I sacrifice my KitKat because making my brother happy means more to me. Sometimes, though, he surprises me and buys me KitKat instead. In the end, sharing chocolates and those silly fights just brings us closer.”
R Abhinav Gopalan,
Class 8,
Sadvidya High School, Mysuru
Dhruvi and her crunchy Cadbury Shots
“My favourite chocolate is the classic Dairy Milk — the plain one. Sometimes, I get creative and melt Dairy Milk, then pour it into an ice cube tray to make little chocolate cubes. But my best chocolate memory is from a visit to my cousins’ house. We bought butterscotch ice cream and Cadbury Shots, and I showed my cousins how to crush the Shots with a spoon and mix them into the ice cream. We laughed, experimented, and shared every bite together. For me, chocolate is about having fun, inventing new treats, and making sweet memories with the people I care about.
Dhruvi Jain,
7C,
Delhi Public School, Bhugathagalli, Mysuru
Sakshi and her timeless Silk
“My favourite chocolate is Dairy Milk Silk Oreo. The best memory I have is the day I was elected Head Girl at school. To celebrate, I took two close friends to the shop near our school — we bought one Silk Oreo and shared it together. That chocolate always reminds me of that proud, happy moment."
Sakshi L,
Class 10,
East West International School, Hootagalli, Mysuru
All smiles, all Silk, for Jenisha.
"For me, nothing beats Cadbury Dairy Milk — any variant, but Silk is my favourite. I love the look of that purple and gold wrapper. I usually buy chocolate from my family’s shop, but the happiest memory I have is from the day we opened our own shop. My whole family was so happy, and my dad handed me a Dairy Milk to celebrate. I shared chocolates with friends, neighbours, and even visitors that day. I love sharing Cadbury with my younger brother, though that often leads to a tug-of-war over who gets the bigger piece! Sometimes we fight so much that my mom has to step in and split the bar equally. But as soon as the chocolate’s gone, we’re friends again."
Jenisha Veigas,
Class 9B,
Holy Redeemer English Medium School
Samanvita and her melt-in-the-mouth Silk.
“My love for chocolate goes back to my kindergarten days. Once, I won second prize in a running race and my parents were so happy that they gave me my very first big chocolate — I think it was a KitKat. Now, my favourites are Ferrero Rocher, Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly, and KitKat. I don’t usually like to share my chocolate! If I have just one, I’ll quietly eat it by myself so nobody asks for a piece. But if I ever have four or five, I might think about sharing with a friend… or sometimes I just hide them so no one notices!"
Samanvita I Aurangabad
Class 9,
Sharada Public School, Vijaypura
Anaaya and her crispy KitKat.
"My favourite chocolate is KitKat, and it’s special because my grandfather introduced me to it when I was very small. He used to share his KitKat with my mother when she was a child, so he wanted me to try it too. I loved it, and ever since then, he keeps buying KitKat for me. Sometimes I even take one to school and share it with my friends—usually about once a week. The best part is that I still get to share KitKat with my grandfather whenever I visit him, and those moments always make the chocolate taste even sweeter."
Anaaya Muthanna,
Class 5,
Sophia High School, Bengaluru
Abdullah with his Silk Bubbly treat.
Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly has been my favourite chocolate ever since my father brought it home for the first time when I was in class two. Even though it’s been around for years, it still reminds me of my childhood—those simple days in younger classes, sharing Bubbly bars with my sister and friends. I remember that first taste when my dad handed it to me, and ever since, the smooth, bubbly texture has felt irreplaceable. Even now, whenever I have a Bubbly, it brings back memories of sitting with my sister, breaking off pieces and enjoying it together. For me, no other chocolate comes close.
Abdullah Shakeel Khan,
Class 10,
KenBridge School, Kalaburagi
Afnan’s treasure trove of truffles.
For me, the best chocolate is always the one gifted by my mother. I can never remember the brand—sometimes it’s a rich Belgian truffle, other times it’s something she picked up on her travels—but what matters is that she gave it to me. Every time I eat a chocolate from her, I’m reminded of her love, quiet strength, and how she’s been the guiding force in my life. Even an ordinary day feels unforgettable when she surprises me with chocolate. My mother always says that simple moments, when shared with love, become the most cherished memories. For me, chocolate will always mean more because it comes from her.
Afnan Abdul Wasi,
Class 10,
Mount Litera Zee School, Kalaburgi
Neelanjana’s pick of Cadbury Silk.
I’ve loved chocolates for as long as I can remember. One of my happiest memories was last year’s World Chocolate Day. My friends and I decided to celebrate by each bringing a few different chocolates to share. We had Cadbury, Perk, Munch, Amul Dark, and even Ferrero Rocher. We traded and tasted everything, and just felt so happy that there’s an entire day dedicated to chocolate! I’m an only child, so I don’t have to share my chocolates at home, but with friends and cousins, sharing is double the fun.
Neelanjana Santosh Wali,
Class 10,
Roopadevi International CBSE School, Vijayapura
Shashank, all smiles for Snickers.
"My favourite chocolate has always been Snickers. In school, Snickers bars became a kind of currency! I’ve traded my stationery items like a ruler just to get a Snickers, and once I even gave a friend the answers in a class test in exchange for one. Whenever there was a birthday in class, and a friend only had enough Snickers for the teachers, I’d always try to bargain my way to one. Of course, I even got scolded by my mum for giving away my stationery just for a chocolate! For me, Snickers isn’t just a snack—it’s something that reminds me of fun, friendships, and the thrill of every small trade at school."
Shashank P K,
Class 9,
Sanganabasava Shishuniketan (CBSE) School, Vijayapura
Snickers time with Aayush.
"Snickers and Five Star are my favourite chocolates — I love the way they melt in my mouth and taste so sweet. But the real excitement started on the bus ride home. The school bus turned into an auction house the day I brought a big Five Star bar for my birthday. As soon as my friends saw it, everyone started bidding for a piece — offering me their pencil pouches, car-shaped erasers, and even a fountain pen! The fountain pen finally won the deal, and I handed over my Five Star. For a whole week after, our school bus rides were all about trading chocolates for stationery."
Aayush Mahesh Sagar,
Class 8A,
Ryan International School Kundalahalli
A Bournville moment with Yadavi.
"Bournville is my favourite chocolate — I love dark chocolate because it’s not too sweet or too bitter. At home, eating chocolate is almost like a family ritual. On weekends, I share it with my parents and older brother, but sharing isn’t always peaceful! Once, we melted the Bournville and tried it as a dip for chapati. It was so creamy and comforting that both my brother and I fought for the last piece of chapati dipped in chocolate. In the end, things got a little chaotic, and our mom had to step in to negotiate. Thanks to the ‘younger child’ rule, I got the last piece."
Yadavi B Muchandi,
Class 8,
Seshadripuram Public School
Daniel’s little Lindor luxury.
My favourite chocolate is Lindor, especially the classic red one—there’s just something about its creamy centre and smooth shell. I usually eat Lindor once a week, and it’s become part of my travels too. But my most special memory is from a really bad day: I’d lost my tiffin box, got hurt playing football in my apartment, and just felt miserable. That evening, my aunt came home from her office (she works at Google and lives just upstairs) and surprised me with a heart-shaped Lindor packet. It completely turned my day around. That’s why Lindor will always be my favourite.
Daniel Joe Chereath,
Class 7,
TALC, Bengaluru
Arnav with his favourite white chocolate.
“I love white chocolate — especially when it’s creamy and full of milk. My favourite memory is from a school trip to Belgium, where we visited chocolate factories and tried all kinds of new flavours, even some made with flowers and fruits! I brought back chocolate from the Choco Story museum to share at school. One day, we got our chemistry test papers back and my best friend looked really down because he’d scored low marks. I could see how upset he was, so I offered him some of my Belgian chocolate. As soon as he tasted it, I saw him smile and relax. That’s when I realised: sometimes, sharing a little chocolate can make a big difference.”
Arnav Pramod,
Class 9,
The International School Bangalore
Tapasvi with her go-to KitKat.
“KitKat is my favourite chocolate, but sharing it with my younger sister is never simple! Even though KitKat is supposed to be easy to break, it’s so delicate that we almost never manage to split a bar into exactly two equal halves. If it’s a three-bar pack and only two of us, we always argue over who gets the extra bar—and when we try to break it, tiny bits fall off and someone always thinks the other got the bigger piece. My sister will say, ‘You broke it unevenly, I want the bigger half!’ and I’ll say the same if she’s the one breaking it. In the end, we have to call our parents to judge and split it as fairly as possible. Honestly, KitKat fights are a regular thing in our house, but after all the drama, we end up laughing and sharing anyway. I think that’s what makes it special.”
Tapasvi Pushya,
Class 7,
The Green School Bangalore
Hrihaan enjoying his Bournville 50% Dark
“My favourite chocolate is Bournville 50% dark — I love the taste, even though my friends don’t! So I usually share dark chocolate only with my parents. But sometimes someone gives me regular milk chocolates that I don’t prefer. A while ago, after a drawing competition, I won two Munch bars as a prize, but instead of just giving them away, I made things interesting — I organised a running race among my friends who were vying for those Munch bars, and the winner won the chocolates! Even at home, I collect all the chocolates that I don’t like to eat and give them to our house help so they can pass them on to their kids. For me, the best part of chocolate is making up my own fun ways to share it with others, even if it’s not my favourite."
Hrihaan Barik,
Class 5,
Deens Academy
Yashmith, always ready for a Mars Bar.
"Mars Bar is my favourite chocolate — but in my house, getting one always turned into a family mission. Whenever my father returned from abroad, he’d bring back a bag full of Mars Bars and other treats. My mother would quickly hide the chocolates in some secret spot so we wouldn’t finish them all at once. My cousins and I made it our job to search the whole house, teaming up to find her latest hiding place. The best part was when we finally found the stash, shared the chocolates, and laughed together — until mom found out and gave us a scolding! For me, Mars Bars are a reminder of the fun and teamwork of childhood."
Yashmith S Gowda,
Class 10,
Jnana Ganga Central School, Bellare
Nakul and his beloved Dairy Milk.
“Dairy Milk Silk is my favourite chocolate. The best memory I have is from when I stood first in class — I was so proud to show my dad my report card that day. My class teacher even gave me a Melody as a prize at school, but it was my dad who made the day extra special. When I got home, I showed him the report card, and I could see how happy and proud he was. Later that evening, he went out and came back with a big Dairy Milk Silk just for me. We shared it together, just the two of us. It wasn’t about the chocolate, really — it was about celebrating that proud moment with my dad.”
Nakul Kulkarni,
Class 8
N V English Medium School, Kalaburgi
Vaibhav with the Lindor he can’t resist.
“My favourite chocolate is Lindor—the first time I had it was on my 15th birthday, when my cousin gave me a pack of three. Biting into the chocolate shell and discovering that silky, melting centre made it unforgettable! Now, I often order Lindor for special occasions—sometimes on my sister’s birthday, sometimes just as a treat for myself. I love the dark chocolate one with the black and gold wrapper. Even though my family prefers Cadbury, I’m always saving up for a box of Lindor. Someday, I’d love to visit the Lindt factory in Switzerland and try every flavour right there.”
Vaibhav Pujari,
Class 10,
St John School, Kalaburagi
Jeet with his Ferrero Rocher.
“My favourite chocolate is Ferrero Rocher — I love the taste, and the gold packaging just feels so special. The first time I ever tried it was at my mother’s friend’s birthday party. There was a whole counter full of different chocolates, but Ferrero Rocher stood out with its fancy wrapper and delicious flavour. Since then, it’s always been at the top of my list! I’ve shared Ferrero Rocher with my best friend and sometimes with my brother and parents — but it’s so good, I always wish I could keep it all for myself.”
Jeet Hiten Shah,
Class 6,
National Academy For Learning (NAFL), Basaveshwaranagar
Neha with her favourite KitKat.
“My favourite chocolate is KitKat — I just love the taste, so much that I eat one almost every day! My parents don’t actually know how often I buy it; they just give me pocket money, and I quietly spend it on KitKats. I usually keep my chocolate stash to myself, but last week I did something different: my best friend was hungry during a free period, so I shared my KitKat with her in class. Normally, I don’t share my KitKat with anyone — but for her, I made an exception. It made both of us happy, and I think that’s what makes chocolate (and friendship) so special.”
Neha Raj,
Class 10,
Venus International School, Bengaluru
Deccan Herald in Education (DHiE) cherishes the special moments students create with their favourite chocolates — from sharing treats with friends and family to celebrating achievements and comforting each other on tough days. May every chocolate shared continue to bring smiles, laughter, and lasting memories to students everywhere. Happy Chocolate Day!