When:
ποΈ December 22
Where:
π Everywhere
Since:
2015
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Created by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway in 2015
It’s December 22nd and you know what that means – it’s Cookie Exchange Day!
Now before you go accepting cookies on random websites, letβs make clear what a cookie exchange is all about.
It’s like a potluck, but instead of bringing a dish, you bring your favorite homemade cookies to share and trade with your friends and family.
How it began
This holiday was created in 2015 by the self-proclaimed Queen of Holidays, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, and it has quickly become a beloved tradition among cookie enthusiasts.
The origins of this holiday may be recent, but its spirit is timeless. It’s a day to come together and share something simple and delicious with the people you care about. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love cookies? (If you raised your hand, please see yourself out.)
The creation of this holiday was practically a shoe-in for a reason that is incredibly obvious when you think about it.
For centuries, even millennia, the main reason that cookies are in great abundance when the weather is cold, is that cookies are perfect for sharing! It also helps that in the winter people loved to have fires going on all day long if they could maintain it. And why not use that heat to make delicious warm food. Hot soups, warm drinks and there is always room for cookies!
We can see traditions everywhere of sharing cookies for neighbors, handing out to random kids, giving them out to door-to-door singers and leaving cookies for the winter gift bringer of that region.
Cookies are the ultimate food that represents generosity and exchange. Cookies are made to travel!
How to celebrate
So why not celebrate this holiday in style? Whether you’re on a budget or feeling lavish, there are plenty of ways to get in on the fun.
Get your loved ones or some new acquaintances together and have a cookie exchange party. Set the rules, like how many cookies each person should bring and to make sure they’re homemade. Get creative with your cookie recipes, or stick with some tried-and-true classics.
And don’t forget to bring some festive packaging and wrapping materials to make your cookie package extra special.
If you want to go all out, why not set the ambience with some holiday music and decorations?
Cookie themed decorations will get you bonus points, but anything that looks cozy will also do. Donβt forget to lit a nice warm fireplace or display one on your television.
Encourage your guests to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters and make it a festive affair.
Safety tips
Make sure to wash your hands, get some vanilla or cinnamon scented soap, and clean your kitchen thoroughly before baking.
Keep your oven mitts handy and avoid any reckless cookie-cutting behavior.
And if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, be sure to let your guests know ahead of time!
In conclusion
Whether you celebrate Cookie Exchange Day with loved ones or strangers, on a budget or with no expense spared, just make sure you enjoy it to the fullest.
And if anyone asks why you’re celebrating, just tell them Wild Calendar gave you permission. Happy holidays, and may your cookies be forever sweet!
Happy Cookie Exchange Day!
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