Better than yesterday: National Donut Day!

On the heels of National Running Day comes a better, tastier holiday in the US- Donut Day!

Whilst for all too many Americans, everyday is donut/doughnut day, participating Krispy Kremes and Dunkin’ Donuts across the country are giving away their sweet rings of tasty, tasty fried goodness in celebration. Krispy Kreme’s addictive treats come no strings attached, but at Dunkin’ Donuts you’ve got to shell out for a coffee as well.

National Donut Day (or National Doughnut Day, if you’re all intellectual and stuff) was started in 1938 as a fundraiser for the Chicago Salvation Army. The day was marked in honor of the “lassies” who brought donuts to troops behind the front lines in France during WW1. These brave women worked alongside our soldiers, manning (or womaning, amirite?) “huts” that served up donuts, stamps and writing supplies, and clothes-mending services to US servicemen.

Not near a Krispy Kreme or Dunkin’ Donuts? Check your local donut shop, as many also participate in the free donut party.