AKA Name | National Donut Day |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #NationalDoughnutDay, #DoughnutDay |
2024 Date | June 7, 2024 |
2025 Date | June 6, 2025 |
National Doughnut Day HistoryNational Doughnut Day is a day of appreciation of Salvation Army volunteers who distributed doughnuts to servicemen during World War I. Doughnuts are fried circular pieces of dough that are usually topped with sugar syrups, chocolate, nuts and other flavorings. National Doughnut Day began in 1938 as a fundraiser for Chicago's Salvation Army. The fundraiser aimed to support the needy and honor the Salvation Army volunteers who donated their time during World War I to hand out doughnuts to the soldiers. When the US entered the war in 1917, Salvation Army huts were formed where many female volunteers were deployed to mother the soldiers. During this time, women began to make doughnuts for the servicemen who began to refer to the women as, Doughnut Dollies. This national holiday is celebrated each year on the first Friday in June. National Donut Day facts
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National Donut Day references and related sitesGuinness World Records: National Donut Day Youtube: Donut Day The Salvation Army: Donut Day History |
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