Krispy Kreme’s ‘Day Of The Dozens’ Happening This Tuesday
During the holidays, it’s sometimes it’s hard to figure out who you need to tip or gift. I mean, there are so many people that do so much for all of us within a year! Money or a gift card is always a solid choice when giving a tip or gift to your mailperson, child’s teacher, or hairdresser. Of course, doughnuts are a score for Amazon/Fed Ex workers, folks at the cleaners, or just about anyone who enjoys a sweet treat! On Tuesday, Krispy Kreme is celebrating the ‘Day of Dozens’ and you can score!
According to People, Krispy Kreme is offering a special deal on Tuesday, December 12. Customers can purchase a dozen classic glazed doughnuts for a $1 with the purchase of any other dozen! Hot and glazed for a buck? Total score! Since this Tuesday is 12/12, the doughnut company calls it their ‘Day of the Dozens’. Customers can redeem the deal twice in-store or once online using the promo code ‘DOZEN’.
Since we all have some people we want to say ‘thank you’ to during the holidays, some yummy doughnuts are a great gift! Thoughtful! And since most folks are working some longer hours this time of year, a nice little sugar rush will be appreciated.
Krispy Kreme is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the movie ‘Elf’ with some Elf-inspired doughnuts and they’re adorable! These would definitely brighten up someone’s day. The doughnuts are too cute and are available now!
Money is tight for lots of us, especially this year, but just giving others a sweet treat can be a gesture that goes a long way. It’s always nice to be remembered! Grab more info on the 12/12 deal here.
Deep-Fried Facts About Doughnuts (Or Is It Donut?)
Doughnut or Donut?
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- “Doughnut” is actually proper, but “donut” is acceptable. If you look in older dictionaries, you’ll only find “doughnut.” However, Merriam-Webster’s dictionary now lists “donut” as a variant of “doughnut.”
Doughnuts Through History
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- Hanson Gregory, an American, claimed to have invented the ring-shaped doughnut in 1847 aboard a lime-trading ship when he was 16 years old.
- The Salvation Army Doughnut Lassies made and delivered doughnuts to soldiers on the front lines of World War I. Up to 9,000 doughnuts were served to the troops daily.
- In 1920, Russian-born Adolph Levitt created the first doughnut-making machine in New York City.
National Doughnut Day
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- The first Friday in June and November 5th are National Doughnut Day.
- National Doughnut Day was officially established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression.
U.S. vs. Canada
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- The U.S. doughnut industry is worth 3.6-billion dollars.
- America produces more than 10-billion doughnuts every year.
- Boston, Massachusetts has the most doughnut shops per capita in the U.S. and is home to Dunkin’ Donuts.
- However, Canada has more doughnut shops per capita than any other country. Tim Hortons is the preferred brand up there.
Giant Jelly
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- The largest doughnut ever made was an American-style jelly doughnut weighing 1.7-tons, which was 16-feet in diameter and 16-inches high in the center.
Haight Loves Doughnuts
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- The Guinness World Record for doughnut eating is held by John Haight, who scarfed down 29 doughnuts in just over six minutes.
Calories, Schmalories
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- There are roughly 200 calories in the average doughnut. But who wants an average doughnut?
- In the old days, doughnuts were fried in lard. These days, most doughnuts are fried in healthier oils.
Say My Name
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- According to the Salvation Army, thirteen people in the United States are actually named ‘Donut.’ If I were one of them, I would have my last name legally changed to ‘Shop.’
