#first Friday in June

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All the free or free-with-drink donuts tomorrow for National Donut Day (June 7,2024 - the first Friday in June)

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happy first friday in june to all those who celebrate!!!

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National Donut Day 

National Donut Day falls each year on the first Friday of June and we are getting geared up to savor our best-loved fried dough confections. Have you ever resisted eating one? It’s certainly an uphill battle. Fortunately, National Donut Day falls this year on June 7. Be sure to visit your favorite donut shop, choose a variety of chewy deep-fried goodness, and enjoy.

When is National Donut Day 2024?

The favorite treat of Barack Obama, Homer Simpson, and the cops is celebrated on National Donut Day on June 7.

History of National Donut Day

At one point or another in our lives, we’ve found ourselves craving a donut. When we think about it, it’s not really a surprise that this treat hits the spot like no other. They pair exceptionally well with tasty hot beverages, they can be had as a quick snack or to accompany a long conversation. Most of all, there’s a donut out there for all of us; from traditional glaze to daring recipes such as maple-bacon donuts.   The origins of National Donut Day are traced to The Salvation Army’s involvement in World War I. During this time, a group of volunteers was dispatched to the frontlines with the mission of providing comforting meals for the troops. They soon found out that donuts were an effective way to provide food while navigating the difficulties of cooking in very dire circumstances. These brave volunteers would later be known as “donut lassies”. They would even use war helmets as a utensil to fry up seven donuts at a time.   In 1938 “Donut Day” was established as a way to honor the members of the Salvation Army that came to the aid of soldiers during World War I. Nowadays, National Donut Day is widely celebrated on the first Friday of June. Many donut shops are known to give them our for free, giving a good reason to take some time out of the day to enjoy this most cherished treat.

National Donut Day timeline

1809 Donuts Arrive from the Netherlands

One of the earliest accounts of donuts are attributed to Dutch settlers that brought them over to New York.

1918 Donuts to the Rescue!

The Salvation Army sets up canteens in the frontlines of World War I to provide care and donuts for soldiers.

1920 Donuts Go Industrial

Adolph Levitt, a refugee from Russia designs a gadget to help him keep up with the demand for donuts at his shop.

1989 A Donut Fanatic Appears

'The Simpsons' is aired for the first time and the world is introduced to Homer, a true donut lover.

Traditions of the Day

The traditions for National Donut Day are simple; eat as many donuts as you can, in as many varieties and flavors as possible. But seriously, this is exactly how the day is traditionally celebrated every year. The donut has come a long way, and is now available in so many delightful variations, how can one resist not trying them all? Whether it is jam-filled donuts, or Bavarian cream, or a good old chocolate glazed original, donuts are enjoyed and celebrated by children and adults alike all over the country.

Food marketing agencies love National Donut Day and donut franchises have deals on their menu as well as special donut flavors prepared just for this day. There is a lot of competition for cops at donut shops, with lines of people clamoring to get their donut fix. Donuts are also cooked at home — a great activity for the family, especially for the kids, who get to decorate their donuts with different icings and toppings.

By the Numbers

10 billion – the number of donuts made in the U.S. each year.

10 – the number of people living in America with ‘Donut’ as their surname.

13 – the number of people who have ‘Donut’ as their first name.

2480 – the city of Boston has one donut shop for every 2,480 people.

20 – the number of donuts Renée Zellweger ate every day to gain weight for the sequel of “Bridget Jones’s Diary.”

9 – the Guinness World Record for the most powdered donuts eaten in three minutes.

201.02 million – the number of donuts consumed by Americans in 2020.

100,000 – the number of donuts churned out by Entenmann’s every hour.

3,660 – the number of donuts it will take to reach the top of the Statue of Liberty.

55 million – the number of donuts it would take to get from Long Beach, California, to Long Island, New York.

National Donut Day Activities

Go on a donut adventure

Share the love

Fry ‘em up

Visit a local donut shop but don’t go for your usual, instead allow yourself to experiment with different flavors

Pick out a variety of donuts to share with your teammates, neighbors or clients that visit your business. A sweet treat queue can go a long way.

Making your own donuts can be an exciting experience to share with friends and family. Tap into your creativity by choosing an array of toppings.

5 Delicious Facts About Donuts

Dutch settlers had a different name for them

They didn’t always have a hole

They exist in math

There’s a lot of them

Donuts can be luxurious

They called them “olykoeks”, which translates to, oily cakes.

These first versions were simply made up of a fried dough, omitting their now characteristic shape.

In geometry, the shape of a donut is known as a Torus.

It’s estimated that 10 billion donuts are sold in the United States.

A donut filled with champagne and topped with 24 karat gold can be purchased for hefty fee.

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It’s doughnut dayyyyyy

which means free doughnuts at doughnut places hehe

[sororygilmore]

just realized i can’t have my first kiss first friday in june bc i already have had my first kiss…tragic

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its either Saturday, September 30 or October 1 in comic

[theladwhoisweird]

06.07.24.

I feel like I need a coat over this white button up and plaided pants for even more academia vibes but I need to somehow show this shirt and be simple for today (Also, I don't have a coat yet).

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National Fish and Chip Day

Go out and get some slightly (or very) greasy, tasty fish and chips. Even in America, the stereotypical UK meal has taken root, and can be found everywhere.

Rich, delicious, flavorful, and utterly satisfying — that is the best way to describe this tasty treat made up of, well, fish…and chips!

There is just something extremely special about the tang of salt and the oil-stained newspaper that speaks of a meal so steeped in tradition, it only seems appropriate that it comes wrapped in the day’s news!

National Fish and Chip Day commemorates this fundamental meal of the working class throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. And while its roots may lay on Britannia’s foggy shores, there are few places in the world that this comfort food hasn’t found its way to.

National Fish and Chip Day is just the time to celebrate this delicious meal!

History of National Fish and Chip Day

To talk of the history of this holiday is, as in the case of so many others, must include discussing the origins of the meal which it celebrates.

Fish and Chips may seem like an odd thing to have become the foundation for an entire culture of working-class individuals. But much comes into focus when a person is able to understand the economy and industry of the time it took hold.

In the late 1800s, trawl fishing became a major part of the economic industry in the North Sea. This resulted in the growing availability of fresh fish in areas further inland in the British Isles, especially within the cities. Anyone who understands economics knows that ‘easily available’ means ‘cheaper to get your hands on’.

This cheap, very filling and highly caloric food created an excellent foundation for a working class that held incredibly physically demanding jobs throughout the late 19th century. Thus it was that “Chippers” started cropping up all over major population centers, the vendors that served the fish and chips to the people on the street.

From there, the meal spread all over the world and is now popular all over Canada (being sold from ‘Chip Wagons’) and throughout the United States.

National Fish and Chip Day itself began fairly recently, in 2015 and continues to be sponsored by the National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA) in the UK. The day was created to raise awareness for the industry and has been growing ever since.

Though it usually occurs on the first Friday of June, in 2024 National Fish and Chip Day will happen on Thursday 6th, in honour of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

How to Celebrate National Fish and Chip Day

Celebrating National Fish and Chip Day can be a load of culinary fun! Sure, it’s not a fancy meal, but it offers a hearty, filling meal that almost anyone can enjoy.

Eat Some Fish and Chips

Well, it starts off simply enough, doesn’t it? Pop on over to your favorite Chipper and get yourself a paper-full of this delicious and filling meal. For those who don’t happen to have one around the corner, many restaurants may offer the dish on their menu.

Or, in a real pinch, it might be necessary to go ahead and hand batter, then deep fry a plate of breaded fish portions and a few servings of chips at home. Actually, it’s not too difficult to make and might even be a fun activity in celebration of the day!

Try Different Serving Options for Fish and Chips

Try this dish however you like it, with a little tartar sauce in the US, a bit of mayonnaise in Canada, or whatever else is a favorite thing to flavor this meal with. Some people in England also like to eat their chips with a special curry sauce slathered on them. Malt vinegar is a very popular addition to fish, and with the delicious tang, it will make National Fish and Chip Day flavorful and authentic!

Worth noting on the subject of Fish and Chips is the fact that in England they are almost always served with mushy peas. That’s right, peas that have been soaked, boiled, softened and mashed up — on purpose. It’s a bit of a tradition and, even though it’s well-known that many English folks don’t like this soggy pile of green mush on their plates, it just doesn’t seem quite right without them!

Get Involved with National Fish and Chip Day Events in the UK

Up to 60 million (or more) people have gotten involved with Fish & Chip Day events each year! NEODA provides Chip Shops throughout the UK with promotions, decorations and marketing campaigns to help their customers get the most out of celebrating the day. They even give away an award for the best Fish and Chip Shop of the year.

Wearing special t-shirts, caps, and other merchandise with the Fish & Chip Day logo are a fun way to celebrate the day. Those who want to get involved or order a t-shirt can get more information here.

Grab a Fish and Chips Meal in America

In America, fish and chips can be found in everything from corner burger shops as part of their fry menu, to some of the most upscale restaurants which provide them with only the best cod and sides.

However, depending on where they are acquired, it is likely that Fish & Chips served in America may not come with proper British “chips” but might be something more like thinner potato fries! The restaurants in the US that are most likely to serve this meal will be seafood chains, such as Long John Silver’s or Red Lobster. (In the past, both of these restaurants have been known to offer deals or coupons in honor of this important day.) Fish and Chips truly is a meal that crosses all the boundaries of culture, class, and status. No matter who is eating it, it’s time to enjoy the celebration of National Fish and Chip Day!

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What do I do when I have no energy for writing anything? Right, I’m doing calendar calculations.

[jocelynships]

Ngl I’m getting tired of people asking me about my start date for the new role im gonna be taking up soon. Like. The area isn’t done being built yet. The SECOND I know a start date I’m gonna be frolicking around my current location cheering about it, Y’ALL WILL KNOW. I WISH I had a start date but I don’t 😭