International Croissant Day: A Sweet History of the Croissant
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Sentiment: · · ·- The croissant is celebrated on January 30 as International Croissant Day.
- Although popularized in Paris, the croissant originated in 17th century Vienna.
- The creation of the croissant is linked to the defense of Vienna against Ottoman troops in 1683.
- Austrian bakers created the Kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry, to mock the Ottoman flag after repelling an invasion.
- Marie Antoinette introduced the croissant to France in 1770, but it gained popularity later with the opening of a Viennese bakery in 1838.
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