October 4 is Kanelbullens Dag (Cinnamon Roll Day)

Every year on October 4th it’s Kanelbullens dag in Sweden. Time to break out the flour, yeast, and cinnamon, or buy kanelbullar (KUH-neel-BOO-lahr) at your favorite bakery. They are so entrenched in Swedish culture that you will even find them in gas station quick marts and in “convenient” little bags to go. But unlike in the U.S., a Swedish cinnamon bun won’t be dripping with sticky-sweet icing.