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Cookie Fiesta Day is a celebratory event recognized in small communities of Northern Utah and Southern Idaho.

History

Cookie Fiesta has an interesting beginning; it started on a Sunday afternoon ten years ago, March 4, 2001. It began in an act of selfishness because the holiday’s founder, Matthew T. Field, wanted to sink his teeth into some sweet goodness that evening but lacked the motivation and desire to fabricate any kind of dessert. Therefore, that day he decreed the first Sunday of March should be known and celebrated as the holiday “Cookie Fiesta” where all should partake of the sweet biscuit.

Holiday Practices

It is to be celebrated on the first Sunday in March Each individual participating must make their own choice of cookies The number of cookies made by each individual must be the equivalent to their age Each person must sample each flavor of cookie Each year new cookie recipes should be attempted The remaining cookies are to be gifted and distributed amongst friend and family Milk is the official drink of Cookie Fiesta

Holiday Meaning

Through the years, the holiday has evolved from a selfish holiday to a selfless holiday. It is doubtful that the founder believed it actually would continue but it has endured for the good. Cookie Fiesta is now a time where family and friends gather together to spend time together and impart of the cookies they have made for the occasion. It can now be said that Cookie Fiesta is a holiday of change. It represents that even in our worst moments we can turn it for the good; it can evolve into something wholesome and worthwhile.

This is the time to remember that selfishness can be overpowered by selflessness that good can diminish the evil within us. Let it remind us to strive for such because without the belief of change for the better we can have no hope. Let’s be better.