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share great recipes for Christmas cookies, but have you ever wondered, “why do we leave Santa cookies?” Historians actually believe the tradition started during the Great Depression as a way for parents to encourage generosity even during difficult times. The tradition stuck from there for Santa, but the history of baking cookies during Christmas started even earlier.


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Medieval Europeans shared the first cookies and the tradition spread. Germans baked Lebkuchen or buttery Spritz cookies, while Swedish families preferred Papparkakor, spicy ginger cookies). It is believed that the Dutch brought the earliest cookies to America. Imported cookie cutters that depicted popular images that are now hung on Christmas trees set the tone of what would become the tradition of many American households.


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The old tradition of leaving Santa goodies, actually started with leaving them in the stockings for ‘ol Saint Nick. Later in the 1930s during the Great Depression, goodies were left for Santa as a way for parents to teach children the importance of giving back to others.


Regardless of the history, cookie trays can always be found during Christmas celebrations. So, enjoy these great recipes, and don’t forget to make some for Santa on Christmas Eve.


Eat a lot, drink a lot, and hug a lot! Have a Merry Christmas,


Laureen


2017 DECEMBER i TEXAS LONGHORN JOURNAL 57


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