Strange story6/20/2023 ![]() The origins of November’s National Doughnut Day aren’t so well documented. In honor of these “Donut Lassies,” the Salvation Army hosted the first National Doughnut Day in Chicago in 1938. These volunteers would also fry up doughnuts on the front lines, which is said to have helped popularize the treat among returning GIs, according to the Salvation Army. The first National Doughnut Day (in June) can be traced back to the year 1938, when the Salvation Army commemorated a group of volunteers who traveled overseas during WWI to provide support to the troops. But unlike its earlier counterpart, November’s observance is lesser known, lesser celebrated, and arguably lesser understood. ![]() ![]() ![]() National Doughnut Day, a holiday largely celebrated on the first Friday of June, is also observed in early November, usually the 5 th or the 10 th. (NEXSTAR) – No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. ![]()
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