NATIONAL FIG NEWTON DAY
Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL FIG NEWTON DAY National Fig Newton Day on January 16th annually recognizes a tasty pastry enjoyed across the country. A Nabisco’s trademarked version of the fig roll, Newtons are a pastry filled with fig paste. Fig Newtons have an unusual and characteristic shape that has been adopted by many competitors, including generic fig bars. Up until the 19th century, many physicians believed most illnesses were related to digestion problems. As a remedy, they recommended a daily intake of biscuits and fruit. Fig rolls served as an ideal solution to their advice, which remained a…