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Get your baking supplies ready for National Cookie Exchange Day on December 22! This delicious holiday is a great way to get friends and family together, exchange recipes, and share the joy of homemade cookies. The tradition of exchanging cookies goes back centuries ago when neighbors would bake batches of treats as gifts during the winter holidays. So grab some flour, sugar, butter and eggs - it's time to start baking!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Cookie Exchanges</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of cookie exchanges began in Europe in the 1800s as a way for neighbors to share homemade treats during winter holidays.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cookies in U.S. Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1930s, the practice of baking and sharing cookies become an integral part of American culture, often associated with familial bonding and holiday celebrations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Cookie Exchanges</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1950s, the practice of hosting cookie exchange parties became increasingly popular in the United States, making it a staple holiday tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cookie Recipe Books</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1980s saw a surge in the publication of cookbooks focusing on cookie recipes, showcasing the vast variety and creativity involved in cookie baking.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internet Boosts Cookie Exchanges</div><div class='timeline-text'>The advent of the Internet in the 2000s made it easier for people to share cookie recipes and plan cookie exchange parties, further popularizing the tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Cookie Exchange Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2015, National Cookie Exchange Day was officially created to celebrate this delicious tradition, and it is now celebrated every year on December 22.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Cookie Exchange</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family to celebrate the holiday. Have everyone bring their favorite cookie recipe and exchange with one another. You can make it a competition by having everyone pick their favorites.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make cookies for charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bake some of your favorite cookies and donate them to a local food pantry or homeless shelter. It's a great way to give back and spread cheer this holiday season.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Treat your coworkers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring in some cookies to share with your coworkers. They'll appreciate the extra sweet treat, plus it'll make for a fun day at work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some store bought sugar cookies, or make your own batch, then grab some frosting and decorations and have fun decorating your own creations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create cookie gift baskets</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some of your favorite cookies, put together a basket, wrap it up with cellophane and ribbon and give them away as gifts! Who wouldn't love that?</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Cookie swaps are a great way to socialize</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the best reasons to love National Cookie Exchange Day is that it provides an opportunity for friends and family to come together and enjoy each other's company. Whether online or in person, cookie exchanges are a great excuse to get everyone together and have some fun!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>You can discover new recipes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Another benefit of cookie exchanges is the chance to discover new recipes. It's likely that some of your guests will bring their own unique cookie creations, giving you the opportunity to try something different and maybe even add a new favorite recipe to your collection.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>You get lots of cookies for little cost</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, if you're looking for sweet treats on a budget,cookie exchanges are an economical option. Everyone brings enough cookies for everyone else in attendance so by the end of the evening, you'll be walking away with plenty of delicious goodies - all at no extra cost!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cookies Exchange Culture Varies Across the Globe</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cookie exchange traditions differ across the world. In China, mooncakes are exchanged during the Mid-Autumn Festival, while in Europe, beautifully decorated gingerbread cookies are a popular choice during Christmas.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cookie Exchanges Promote Shared Cultural Heritage</h3><p class='facts-content'>National Cookie Exchange Day aids in preserving and sharing varied cultural heritages. Participants often prepare cookies of diverse ethnic origins, thus providing a space for cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Online Cookie Exchanges Break Geographical Barriers</h3><p class='facts-content'>Online platforms have fostered virtual cookie exchanges, enabling people from various geographies to share their unique recipes and moments without constraints.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Family Cookie Recipes Tell Stories</h3><p class='facts-content'>Families often pass down cookie recipes through generations. These recipes often come with stories and historical sentiment, adding a magical element to cookie exchanges.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cookie Exchanges Foster Creativity </h3><p class='facts-content'>National Cookie Exchange Day is a perfect time for individuals to show off their baking skills and creativity. Cookies come in all different shapes, colors, designs, and flavors, making each exchange an occasion full of surprises.</p></div></div>
National Cookie Exchange Day is celebrated on December 22nd every year. In 2024 National Cookie Exchange Day will occur on a Sunday.
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