Fortune Cookie Message Ideas

Fortune cookie messages can be inspirational, an expression of love, a gift or help celebrating a joyous occasion. Ideas can come from famous quotes or you can use your own.

Misconceptions

According to The New York Times journalist, Jennifer 8. Lee, fortune cookies are commonly found on Chinese dessert menus, but there is strong evidence they originated from Japan. However, controversy between Chinese and Japanese origination still exists.

Inspirational

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy states, "According to Chinese tradition, Confucius was a thinker, political figure, educator, and founder of the Ru School of Chinese thought. His teachings are preserved in a book called, 'The Analects'." Confucius' philosophy is often found on fortune cookie messages. An inspirational message borrowed from "The Analects" may include the following, "Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles."

Valentine's Day

You can express love sentiments with fortune cookie messages. Things Remembered has gold and silver fortune cookies you can use as Valentine's Day mementos. Open the cookie and inside, your engraved message could be those three little words--something your valentine will cherish.

Weddings

A bride and groom can also use fortune cookies as a token of appreciation to give to their guests. If they choose fortune cookie mementos, they could put their twist on Confucius' philosophy and write, "We are fortunate to have you share in our special day with us. Thank You!" The happy couple can sign their name at the bottom and include the wedding date.

Birthdays

With creative chefs like Duff Goldman, owner of "Charm City Cakes," in Baltimore, Md. and host of the show "Ace of Cakes," it is possible to dream up a fortune cookie cake. The message inside could simply be, "Happy Birthday!"

References

• The New York Times
• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
• The Internet Classics Archive MIT

Resources

• Things Remembered Fortune Cookie
• Charm City Cakes Chef Duff
• Ace of Cakes Chef Duff