People who love cookies probably don't need another reason to snack on a treat on National Cookie Day, but today offers an opportunity.

Although the annual holiday, celebrated on Dec. 4, has no historic significance, it's meant to be celebrated best with a glass of milk.

The word "cookie" is derived from the Dutch word "koekie" meaning "little cake," according to the National Day Calendar .

The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region, National Day Calendar explained.

Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for cookie is "biscuit." In some regions, both terms, cookies, and biscuits are used.

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