National Scone Day is observed worldwide every May 30 to celebrate the iconic British and Irish pastry known as the scone, which is an integral part of British tea culture. Scones, typically made from wheat or oatmeal and leavened with baking powder, likely originated in Scotland in the early 16th century. Initially, they were flatter and made with oats, baked on a griddle, but evolved into the lighter, cake-like version associated with afternoon tea, popularized by Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford, in the mid-19th century. Today, people celebrate by enjoying scones from local bakeries or making their own, often hosting tea parties or scone bake-offs. The scone has various regional adaptations, such as savory tattie scones in Scotland and sweet pumpkin scones in Australia. Participants often share their celebrations on social media using the hashtags #NationalSconeDay and #SconeDay.