Pizzelle Day
About Pizzelle Day - A Seasonal Culinary Celebration
When is Pizzelle Day? This holiday is always celebrated on December 16
Pizzelle Day is today. This December 16 holiday is the perfect excuse to enjoy one of Italy’s (and America’s) most beloved cookies. A pizzelle is a thin, crisp waffle cookie that is often flavored with anise, vanilla, or lemon, and made using a special iron that stamps beautiful patterns onto each piece. Originating in the Abruzzo region of Italy centuries ago, pizzelles are considered one of the oldest cookies in the world and have long been a staple at weddings, holidays, and family gatherings.
Italian-American communities celebrate the heritage of pizzelle cookies. But, everyone can and should celebrate and enjoy this delicious seasonal food holiday. Pizzelle cookies are commonly found around holidays and festivals, most notably Christmas and Easter. The cookie itself originated in Ortona, a town in the Abruzzo region. Mark Pizzelle Day as a way to honor tradition. So, share your recipes, and showcase the patterned artistry of these cookies.
During December, all kinds of holiday cookies are made. Their irresistible aroma wafts through the house as we lovingly bake and decorate them. Of course, we keep many of them for the family to eat. We save some for Santa Claus, too. Then, we put together trays containing an assortment of our colorful and tasty creations. Pizzelle cookies are among this treasured group. We serve the trays of Christmas cookies at parties and bring some to work to share with co-workers. Finally, we use them in cookie exchanges.
At its heart, Pizzelle Day isn’t just about cookies. Rather, it’s about tradition, creativity, and spreading a little sweetness in everyday life.
Why Pizzelle Cookies Delights Us
What makes Pizzelle Day so delightful is that it gives everyone a reason to indulge in these sweet treats without guilt. It’s also a chance to share family recipes, swap baking tips, and admire the intricate designs that make pizzelles look like edible works of art. People love experimenting with flavors, from chocolate pizzelles to citrus variations, and even playful savory twists.
How to Celebrate Pizzelle Day
Certainly, Pizzelle Day is a food holiday that we all will enjoy. I can almost taste them now. Here are some ways you can have some fun on this great holiday:
- Eat Pizzelles! How many can you eat today!?
- Bake a batch with friends or family, snapping photos of your prettiest cookies.
- Post photos on social media of you and your friends enjoying them during this holiday.
- Pair pizzelles with coffee, tea, or gelato to make the experience even more enjoyable.
- Of course, make enough of these wonderful cookies to bring into work and share them with your co-workers.
- Do you know someone who lives alone or needs cheering up!? Then, brighten someone’s day by bringing them a plate of pizzelles.
Today's Quote
“I was really freaked out when I heard that Cookie Monster was going to be changed to Veggie Monster, but that turned out to be a lie.” – – Elizabeth Meriwether
History and Origin of Pizzelle Day
Bob Matthews from Holiday Insights created Pizzelle Day in 2025. Making and giving holiday cookies is a huge tradition during the Christmas season. They are fun to bake, decorate, and share with others. And they are especially good to eat.
While researching the many holiday cookie holidays in December, Matthews was amazed that Pizzelle Day did not already exist. So, Matthews immediately stopped what he was doing and created this holiday. He said: “Now, Pizzelle Day appropriately takes its place among all of the other Christmas cookie holidays.”
The date to celebrate this holiday is perfectly placed in the month. It allows you to make them just before you put your cookie tray together.
This Day in History
In addition to Pizzelle Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Boston residents protesting British taxation threw tea overboard on a British ship. The Boston Tea Party was the beginning of the American fight for independence. (1773)
- Mariah Carey’s single “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hits #1. (2019)
- J. Paul Getty, oil billionaire, philanthropist was born on this day in 1892.
Related Holidays
Additionally, people who like Pizzelle Day will certainly also like:
Chocolate Day – It’s also referred to as a World or International Day.
National Chocolate Day – Yes, it’s a second day to celebrate.
Chocolate Trivia – Be the subject matter expert.
More December 16 Holidays
Additionally, here is another December 16 holiday for you to celebrate and enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date.
Famous December Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards Send a free Ecard for Pizzelle Day or just about any December calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Frosting
Also See: Holiday Recipes and Pumpkin Recipes Galore
Holiday Insights, where every day in December is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Therefore, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Pizzelle Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. December holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
