Place of origin Medieval Europe Main ingredient Gingerbread | ||
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Similar Gingerbread, Gingerbread house, Christmas cookie, Ginger nut, Candy cane | ||
The gingerbread man full story animated fairy tales for children 4k uhd
A gingerbread man is a Biscuit or cookie made of gingerbread, usually in the shape of a stylized human, although other shapes, especially seasonal themes (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.) and characters, are common.
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- The gingerbread man full story animated fairy tales for children 4k uhd
- The gingerbread man animated fairy tales for children
- History
- Characteristics
- In world records
- In fiction and popular culture
- References
The gingerbread man animated fairy tales for children
History
Gingerbread dates from the 15th century, and figural biscuit-making was practiced in the 16th century. The first documented instance of figure-shaped gingerbread biscuits was at the court of Elizabeth I of England. She had the gingerbread figures made and presented in the likeness of some of her important guests.
Characteristics
Most gingerbread men share a roughly humanoid shape, with stubby feet and no fingers. Many gingerbread men have a face, though whether the features are indentations within the face itself or other candies stuck on with icing or chocolate varies from recipe to recipe. Other decorations are common; hair, shirt cuffs, and shoes are sometimes applied, but by far the most popular decoration is shirt buttons, which are traditionally represented by gum drops, icing, or raisins.
In world records
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the world’s largest gingerbread man was made by the staff of the IKEA Furuset store in Oslo, Norway, on 9 November 2009. The Gingerbread Man weighed 1435.2 pounds (651kg).
In fiction and popular culture
