National Croissant Day - January 30th, 2025
January 30th, 2025: A Day to Flaky Love the History of National Croissant Day Get ready to butter up with excitement, because January 30th, 2025, marks the third annual National Croissant Day ! But, have you ever wondered how this flaky pastry came to be the star of the day? Let's dig into the rich history behind the croissant, and maybe even pick up a few ways to celebrate ourselves. A Flaky History The origins of the croissant are shrouded in controversy, with France and Austria both claiming to be the birthplace of this beloved pastry. The most widely accepted story is that it was created by an Austrian baker named August Zang in Vienna in the late 17th century. The story goes that the croissant was meant as a symbol of resistance against the Ottoman Empire, which had been threatening Vienna at the time. Legend has it that Zang created the pastry in the shape of the Ottoman crescent moon to commemorate the failed siege. From there, the croissant spread across Europe, be...