
The Historical Roots of Holiday Treats
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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The History and Cultural Significance of Gingerbread
This chapter explores the origins and spread of gingerbread throughout Europe, its association with luxury and fine design in England, its role in German traditions, and the popularization of gingerbread houses through Grimm's fairy tales. It also mentions the ongoing international competition to build massive gingerbread houses.
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