Wed. 12/29 - Why Donuts Are Emblems of America (& some NYE traditions from around the globe)
A history of the humble donut as a symbol of American patriotism, and a circular source of joy world round. Plus, a round-up of New Year’s traditions from around the world––in case you’re looking for a little inspiration on this perhaps...
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Show Notes
A history of the humble donut as a symbol of American patriotism, and a circular source of joy world round. Plus, a round-up of New Year’s traditions from around the world––in case you’re looking for a little inspiration on this perhaps quieter-than-usual New Year’s Eve.
Links:
- Doughnuts: The fried treat that conquered the modern world (BBC)
- The Delicious Democratic Symbolism of...Doughnuts? (JSTOR Daily)
- The History of the Doughnut (Smithsonian Mag, 1998)
- Everything You Need to Know About the Great American Doughnut (Eater, 2015)
- How doughnuts became Australia's symbol of Covid hope (The Guardian)
- New Year's Good Luck Traditions: 7 food rituals to ward off misfortune in 2017 (Mic, 2017)
- New Year's Traditions from Around the World (Old Farmer’s Almanac)
- 7 New Year's Eve traditions from around the world to try at home (Washington Post)
- Tracing the Origins of a Black American New Year's Ritual (NY Times)
- New Year's Eve In Spain Is All About The Grapes — Save The Cava For Later (NPR, 2016)
- Kottke.Org
- Jackson Bird on Twitter
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