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� Gingerbread has been a holiday tradition for thousands of years. It was originally eaten during Winter Solstice Festivals, but the tradition of the house made of Gingerbread originated in Germany.

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It is believed that in the early 1800's, German bakers began shaping their Gingerbread into festive holiday creations. Gingerbread Houses soon became very popular, and remain so today. It has now become a favorite Christmas tradition all over the world.

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