Gingerbread Cookie Day

Gingerbread Day celebrates the traditional sweet and spicy treat known as gingerbread. It has roots dating back to ancient Greece and Egypt, where ginger was prized for its flavor and medicinal properties. The modern version of gingerbread originated in Europe during the Middle Ages, where it became associated with various holiday traditions. Gingerbread is typically made with ginger, molasses, and various spices, baked into cookies or cake-like forms. On Gingerbread Day, people around the world indulge in this festive treat, often decorating gingerbread houses or cookies with colorful icing and candies to mark the occasion.