I'm a simple emigrant and I like gingerbread houses

In ordinary supermarkets, before Christmas, sets for assembling a gingerbread house are sold. Usually this is the gingerbread pieces themselves, edible glue, and something for decoration. Gingerbread houses are the third Christmas tradition that originated in Germany. In the Middle Ages, local confectioners were already baking gingerbread – here they are called Lebkuchen (lebkuchen). They were popular not only because of the taste, but also because they kept for a long time and were suitable as gifts, and the root of ginger itself was considered a plant rich in beneficial properties. And in the 19th century, after the release of the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” by the Brothers Grimm, from these gingerbreads they began to assemble houses. Remember, in this tale the children found in the forest a house made of bread and sweets, later it became a gingerbread house with sugar decorations? German confectioners were inspired by this and created a tradition that quickly took hold. Today gingerbread houses are another reason to gather the family in the evening, especially with kids: you build, you decorate, you eat! This tradition quickly spread around the world. For example, in Norway, in the city of Bergen, every year before Christmas they build an entire gingerbread city – Pepperkakebyen (I don't know how to pronounce it 😅). It's a pity that it's not in Germany, but it’s not bad either. It’s such an exhibition where you can see miniature houses, bridges and even trains made of gingerbread; in the photo is this year's town. The coolest thing is that this masterpiece is built together by everyone, so this event unites thousands of people, from children to professional confectioners. Have you ever made a gingerbread house or would you like to? #history