Cinnamon Roll Day

Although no one knows who invented cinnamon rolls, we do know that they have been around for quite some time. Over the past 100+ years, they have become extremely popular in Sweden and have also gained popularity in other countries, including the United States.

That’s probably why Cinnamon Roll Day was invented around the turn of the 21st century. It’s a day for everyone everywhere to break out of their routine and enjoy some nice cinnamon rolls. This day is observed every October 4th, so everyone should make sure they are ready to bake some of these sweet treats for friends and family members.

The History of Cinnamon Roll Day

There’s a lot of speculation as to who invented cinnamon rolls and when they were invented. Thanks to Roman merchants, cinnamon was a spice that was available to much of Europe as long as 2,000 years ago, so it’s possible that cinnamon rolls have been around for at least that long.

It has even been said that some form of the cinnamon roll may have been developed in China, although it certainly would have been out of reach for the common person due to its cost. It is known that cinnamon rolls began to become popular during the 1920s in Sweden.

They were called (and still are) Kanelbulle, but few could afford these treats as cardamom and cinnamon were expensive at the time. That changed during the 1950s in Sweden as their popularity began to take off. By that time, cinnamon rolls had already begun to become popular in the U.S., and the rest, as they say, is history.

In 1999, Cinnamon Roll Day was created by the Home Baking Council in Sweden and Kaeth Gardestedt. This day was created to encourage more people to bake and eat cinnamon rolls. Of course, we don’t know how many more cinnamon rolls the average Swede can eat, considering that the average Swedish person is estimated to consume 316 of them per year.

Observing Cinnamon Roll Day

Of course, the best way to enjoy this holiday is by taking the time to bake your own cinnamon rolls. A quick look on the Internet will reveal hundreds of different cinnamon roll recipes that people can try out. People can bake these for themselves or invite friends and family members over for a cinnamon roll party.

Anyone who doesn’t have the time to bake their own cinnamon rolls can buy them at their local supermarket, or even better, at their local bakery. No matter how a person celebrates this holiday, they should take the time to use the hashtag #CinnamonRollDay on social media.

When is it?
This year (2024)
October 4 Friday
Next year (2025)
October 4 Saturday
Last year (2023)
October 4 Wednesday
Topic
Food & Drinks