Gingerbread houses were the result of the Grimm's fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" where the two children who were abandoned in the forest found an edible house made of bread with sugar decorations
Germany is credited with the introduction of gingerbread houses, which became popular during the 16th century. The tradition of creating gingerbread houses evolved from the practice of baking and decorating gingerbread cookies.
Gingerbread houses are believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. They became popular during the Christmas season, inspired by the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel. Over time, the tradition of making gingerbread houses has spread to many cultures around the world.
Sweden
Sweden
It originate from Germany they call it lebkuken there.
It originate from Germany they call it lebkuken there.
in Mexico
the gingerbread house came from Germany
An Armenian monk brought the recipe for gingerbread to France in 922 AD. Gingerbread spread to Germany, Sweden and the UK. German bakers started making gingerbread houses in the 1800s.
A Christmas house is made of "Gingerbread".
There are no such things as gingerbread houses. They are in your imagination
The Gingerbread House - 2009 was released on: USA: 19 December 2009