The flaky, crunchy pastry has a certain je ne sais quoi that makes it incredibly versatile, so much so that TODAY’s Al Roker was recently inspired to go on a croissant crawl in Paris.

When it comes to pastries, the croissant stands out as unique. Whether you're a constant or occasional consumer of croissants, Thursday, Jan. 30, is a good day to celebrate the pastry because it's ...