What is National Fortune Cookie Day?
On National Fortune Cookie Day, we'll be able to enjoy a crunchy, sweet treat. Each year on July 20th, Americans celebrate the cookie that is a traditional part of Chinese take-out.
#fortunecookieday
These crispy, folded cookies have a hint of buttery sweetness. Break them open, and you will find a slip of paper inside with a note on it. The word will vary from profound words of wisdom or difficult riddles to simple bits of common sense. Famous philosophers' quotes are included in some fortunes.
Although these nuggets of pleasure are most commonly found at the end of a Chinese meal, they didn't originate in China. The distinctively folded cookie originated in Japan, where sophisticated desserts and folding techniques are unequivocally Japanese. However, the fortune was tucked in the fold on the outside of the cookie, as in Japan. The fortune cookie immigrated to the United States and made its transition in the late 1800s sometime in the late 1800s. It exploded in popularity during World War II, and Americans have never stopped enjoying them.
