Wed. 12/29 - Why Donuts Are Emblems of America (& some NYE traditions from around the globe)

<p>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.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211214-doughnuts-the-fried-treat-that-conquered-the-modern-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doughnuts: The fried treat that conquered the modern world</a> (BBC)</li><li><a href="https://daily.jstor.org/the-delicious-democratic-symbolism-of-doughnuts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Delicious Democratic Symbolism of...Doughnuts?</a> (JSTOR Daily)</li><li><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-history-of-the-doughnut-150405177/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The History of the Doughnut</a> (Smithsonian Mag, 1998)</li><li><a href="https://www.eater.com/2015/5/28/8672939/doughnut-guide-cake-yeast-cruller-donut-history" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything You Need to Know About the Great American Doughnut</a> (Eater, 2015)</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/nov/05/how-doughnuts-became-australias-symbol-of-covid-hope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How doughnuts became Australia's symbol of Covid hope</a> (The Guardian)</li><li><a href="https://www.mic.com/articles/163400/new-year-s-good-luck-traditions-7-food-rituals-to-ward-off-misfortune-in-2017" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Year's Good Luck Traditions: 7 food rituals to ward off misfortune in 2017</a> (Mic, 2017)</li><li><a href="https://www.almanac.com/new-years-traditions-around-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Year's Traditions from Around the World</a> (Old Farmer’s Almanac)</li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/new-year-traditions-international-custom/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">7 New Year's Eve traditions from around the world t