A The human-shaped cookies might represent baby Jesus, while the spices can be considered a reference to the gifts of the Magi. Besides that, German immigrants used them as Christmas decorations.

B St. Nicholas Magazine published The Gingerbread Man story, and this magazine is popular for advertising the latest Christmas trends.

C Grimm Brothers published a story called “Hensel and Gretel”, in which there is a house made of cookies. Kids were inspired by that and started to make cookie houses to give Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

D George Washinton’s mother used to make those for Christmas, and this inspired other people in her community to do so. With time, it became a tradition.

E Gingerbread is a Christmas special in Europe since the 11th century, when spices and cakes from Asia became popular.