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Today on the show I talked about how today is National Cinnamon Roll Day! I also did our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Did you know that cinnamon can be dated back as far back as 2800 BC in Chinese writings? I had no idea either!

Here are some of the notes that I took on National Cinnamon Roll Day:

  • Did you know that Cinnamon can be dated as far back as 2800 BC in Chinese writings? Cinnamon is known as Cinnamomum verum.
  • Cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree.
  • Its botanical name is “amomon” which translates to a fragrant spice plant.
  • The spice was used for medicinal purposes for healing, such as sore throats or coughing.
  • The 16th century is when it is believed to have been used in traditional styles of baking.
  • Cinnamon Rolls are believed to have been founded in Europe after the arrival of cinnamon to the continent.
  • They didn’t become popular until the country Sweden made them in the early 20th century.
  • During WWI Swedish people weren’t able to afford the spices, so it wasn’t until after WWI that Sweden was able to afford luxury items like spices.
  • But it wasn’t until decades later after WWI that cinnamon rolls really started to catch on in Sweden. It became a part of their cultural identity.
  • Sweden during the wintertime is a very dark and cold country. So in response to this, cinnamon is enjoyed because of the warmth from it.
  • Many Swedish people have fond memories of coming home after school and enjoying freshly made cinnamon rolls made by their moms and grandmas. And I don’t know about you, but I have several fond memories of making cinnamon rolls in the oven and then eating them with the cream cheese icing melting on top of the rolls!
  • It wasn’t until 1999 that Cinnamon Roll Day became a thing. It was founded by Kaeth Gardestedt and the Home Baking Council in Sweden.
  • This day is also celebrated in Finland.
  • The reason this holiday was created by the Swedes was to build upon their national identity which is associated with this delicious treat.
  • Get this, anyone guess how many cinnamon rolls the average Swedish person consumes? Well, if you guessed 316 cinnamon rolls a year, you would be the winner! That is an incredible amount of Cinnamon Rolls consumed.

How to Celebrate Cinnamon Roll Day:

Enjoy a Cinnamon Roll

How do we do this? Well, one of the ways you can do this is by going to a local bakery. You could also go to the grocery store to get the supplies to make them.

Learn to Make Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are messy while making them, but they are totally worth it! The ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, milk, yeast, vanilla extract, and butter. And, of course, the most important ingredient is cinnamon.

Share Cinnamon Rolls with Others

This is also a time when you can get to spend time with your friends while eating a delicious cinnamon roll!

Head to Sweden for Cinnamon Roll Day

This doesn’t have to be today, but you can visit them whenever and get a delicious cinnamon roll!

  • The Swedes call cinnamon rolls kanelbulle (KANEL – BULLE) which means “cinnamon buns”.

Here is the link to daysoftheyear.com to learn more information about National Cinnamon Roll Day.

  • I was born on Oct. 4th , 1822 in Delaware, OH
  • I attended Kenyon College and Harvard Law School.
  • After five years of law practice in Lower Sandusky, I moved to Cincinnati where I flourished as a Whig lawyer.
  • I served three terms as Governor of Ohio between 1867 and 1876.
  • I was elected as the 19th President of the United States in 1876, but I lost the popular vote to Samuel J. Tilden. I ended up winning the presidency through the electoral vote from a special electoral commission. This is known as the “Compromise of 1877”.
  • I was the first president to use the telephone in the White House.
  • I was a strong supporter of education, especially public education.
  • I died on January 17th, 1893, at the age of 70.

                                                ….I am Rutherford B. Hayes

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan