​National Cinnamon Roll Day

​National Cinnamon Roll Day - Friday, October 4, 2024

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A warm buttery bun with sugar, honey, and cinnamon — sweet treats are made of these and who are we to disagree! Now on National Cinnamon Roll Day, held annually on October 4, you can indulge yourself. Everyone loves cinnamon rolls and everyone has their special favorite. 

This day was first celebrated 19 years ago in Sweden and the love for this day is just as sweet. All over the country, people bake and enjoy various types of cinnamon rolls on this day.  Whether you buy ’em or bake ’em,  on National Cinnamon Roll Day, let the sweet times roll!

​National Cinnamon Roll Day timeline

​1999

First celebration

​In 1999, Sweden's Hembakningsrådet ("Home Baking Council") creates Cinnamon Roll Day to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

​1985

​America's first Cinnabon store

The first Cinnabon store opens in Federal Way, Washington. The rolls become popular very quickly.

​1920

Costly post "Great War" treats

​'Kanelbulle' is created in Sweden after the war, but cinnamon and cardamom is so expensive that few can afford these sweet treats.

​18th century

​Philadelphia-style cinnamon roll is born

​Honey, sugar, cinnamon and raisins — all things nice, that's what these rolls are made of!

​2000 B.C.

​Rolls from Egypt to China

​There's evidence to show that cinnamon rolls are imported from Egypt to China for monarchs and royalty. The commoners can't afford them!

​5 Reasons Why Nothing Comes Close To Cinnamon Rolls Sweetness

  1. ​The original rolls were Swedish

    The Swedish rolls are less sweet than their American cousins but just as delicious. The dough also has a tiny bit of cardamom. Interesting!

  2. They have many names

    ​Of all the names, "cinnamon snail" is the most bizarre! They are also called sticky buns, cinnamon buns, cinnamon swirl, and cinnamon danish.

  3. Cinnamon is the spice of the rich

    ​In the Middle Ages only the wealthy could afford cinnamon. In fact the more spices you could buy, the richer you were!

  4. Cinnamon spices up your health

    ​Cinnamon is known in herbal and holistic medicines to treat diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol, and many other ailments.

  5. ​Meet the Gut Bomb

    ​The American Cinnabon Classic is called the 'Gut Bomb' because it contains 880 calories and 14 teaspoonfuls of sugar!

​National Cinnamon Roll Day Activities

  1. Start your day off on a sweet note

    Have one for breakfast with a pot of freshly-brewed coffee. Can't do breakfast? Well, then, throw a cinnamon beauty in with your lunch and have a sweet day!

  2. Learn to bake a few

    There's nothing like a fresh roll right out of the oven. Find some recipes online and surprise your housemates with an amazing treat.

  3. Give the gift of sweetness

    Pay it forward. Bake or buy a batch and give to those who are less fortunate. Sweetness multiplies when shared!

Why We Love ​National Cinnamon Roll Day

  1. It's a mighty sweet roll

    A warm sweet roll with the goodness of butter and the flavor and aroma of cinnamon. What's not to love?

  2. It's cinnamon-y!

    Of all the spices, we love cinnamon the most. It tastes great and baking with it makes the whole house smell festive. It's even good for your health!

  3. It's got a global appeal

    From Sweden to America, to Egypt, China and every country in between, you'll find sweet cinnamon rolls of all kinds.

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