GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS

Ginger was originally cultivated in S.E. Asia, traded in the Orient through the Silk Road. Ancient Greeks & Romans used Ginger in Ceremonies. Introduced to Europe by men returning from Crusades. Shakespeare wrote about it, Queen Elizabeth 1 credited for Gingerbread Men! Gingerbread Houses believed to evolve from Hansel & Gretel story. Believed that German Settlers introduced Gingerbread Houses to America. WONDERFUL ARTS, CRAFTS, BEAUTIFUL FOOD etc. BEAUTIFUL IDEAS FOUND ON PINTEREST!
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