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Where Gingerbread Came From | Sweet and Short Holiday History
Ever wondered how gingerbread became a holiday favorite? Learn how spices traveled across the world, why gingerbread became a decorated treat, and when gingerbread houses first appeared. A fun, tasty history lesson for kids and families.Sources:
SmithsonianMag.com – History of Gingerbread
Food Historian Tori Avey – Gingerbread Roots
German National Bakery Archive Summary
Britannica Kids – Gingerbread
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