Every year on December 4, National Cookie Day. An American holiday dedicated to this tasty dessert and snack food that can be consumed at any time of day or at any meal.
Pick up some cookies at your local bakery. Remember to share some of your cookies with your family and friends on this day.
National Cookie Day History
The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region. They then spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. Cookies were common at all levels of society throughout Europe by the 14th century, from the royal cuisine to the street vendors.
Right around the time that sugar became a common resource in that region. It then spread throughout Europe thanks to the Muslim conquest of Spain. The cookie would continue to march across the continent until it became one of the most prevalent snack foods in Europe by the fifteenth century.
National Cookie Day significance
Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. Macaroons and gingerbread cookies were among the popular early American cookies.
In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for a cookie is “biscuit.” In some regions, both terms, cookies, and biscuits are used.
If you are wondering how to celebrate National Cookie Day, then you don’t have to worry any longer. It is one of the easiest holidays in the world to celebrate. Just choose your favorite cookie and give yourself permission to indulge it anytime of the day or at any meal. You can also try your hand at baking your own special cookie. And if you’re looking to brighten someone’s day, then all you have to do is give out some cookies.
