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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 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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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
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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