Gingerbread Houses and Their History

What are gingerbread houses?

• Sweet treats

• Clothes

How old is the gingerbread tradition?

• A few years

• A long time ago

What was the first gingerbread made from?

• Breadcrumbs, honey, and spices

• Chocolate

Where did gingerbread become popular a long time ago?

• Europe

• America

What special spice was put in gingerbread?

• Ginger

• Cinnamon

What fun shapes did gingerbread cookies start to look like?

• Animals, people, and buildings

• Triangles

Where were the pretty gingerbread cookies often sold?

• Fairs and festivals

• Libraries

Where did making gingerbread houses first start?

• France

• Germany

What story helped make gingerbread houses famous?

• Hansel and Gretel

• Little Red Riding Hood

What do people use to make gingerbread houses look pretty?

• Icing, candy, and sprinkles

• Leaves