This is another one of the more specific celebratory days, as it's not just chocolate with nuts, but chocolate with a specific type of nut.
The precise definition of milk chocolate does vary between countries and regions. The US definition is different to the one of the European Union, and the British standard milk chocolate is different to both. The definition is based on the percentage of cocoa solids that is present, and the US has a fairly low requirement of only 10%. The difference between milk and regular chocolate is that the former is sweeter and has had milk - whether powdered, liquid or condensed - added to it.
Almonds themselves are not actually botanical nuts - they are a drupe - and the outer shell is discarded. They are therefore considered to be a culinary nut. The almonds are added to the chocolate mix, although they are often crushed or chopped, rather than whole. This type of chocolate is most commonly seen in bar form.
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