You Know Hansel And Gretel, But Did You Realize They're What Inspired These?

Gingerbread houses are a huge part of the holiday season, but have you ever wondered where exactly the idea came from? Gingerbread first became a tradition in Nuremberg, Germany, after it was introduced to Europe during the Crusades in the 11th century. Monks began baking "lebkuchen" cookies in the 14th century. They quickly became a well-known delicacy. The city was so serious about the quality of the treats that it created the "League of Lebkuchen-Bakers," which followed strict guidelines when baking them. These baked goods eventually took the form of houses sometime during the 16th century in Germany. Wikipedia However,...

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