First, the meaning of gingerbread
Gingerbread has low water content, which is beneficial to preservation and can warm the stomach, so it is also a necessary ration for soldiers to fight. Women will give gingerbread to lovers who are about to go out to pray for peace. It is said that if unmarried girls eat gingerbread on Christmas Eve, they will soon find their "the only thrill".
Second, the origin of gingerbread
According to legend, ginger was brought back to Europe during the Crusade. At that time, "ginger" was an expensive imported spice, so it was only used for Christmas, Easter and other important festivals.
Adding ginger to cakes and biscuits can increase flavor and dispel cold. With the passage of time, gingerbread has become a snack related to Christmas.
Third, the history of gingerbread.
The most famous traditional Christmas food in Germany is gingerbread, which was invented by Germans. At that time, Nuremberg, Germany, as a spice trading post in Europe, enjoyed the reputation of "gingerbread capital" under its influence.
Literally, gingerbread is a kind of "ginger" and "thin and crisp" cake. In short, gingerbread is a kind of shortcake eaten at Christmas, which is usually made of honey, brown sugar, almonds, candied skin and spices.
The Legend of gingerbread man
It is said that "gingerbread man" came from a whim of Queen Elizabeth of England. She ordered the baker to make gingerbread in human form according to the appearance of the guests attending the Christmas dinner, and gave it to the guests as Christmas gifts, so this custom immediately swept the whole of Europe.
The popularity of gingerbread man originated from a couple who were separated by the war. When I was old, I was worried that the other party would not find me, so I sold gingerbread man in my village and finally got together.
There is also a fairy tale about gingerbread man, in which a hungry old couple made gingerbread man.
I didn't expect gingerbread man to be alive. As he ran, he said, "Run, run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I am gingerbread man. " He escaped the old couple and all kinds of animals, but he was finally eaten by the cunning fox.