Are gingerbread houses only for Christmas?
Are gingerbread houses only for Christmas? In the 17th century only professional gingerbread bakers were permitted to bake gingerbread with the only exceptions being Christmas and Easter. It is now a Christmas tradition in many parts of Europe to make and assemble a gingerbread house before Christmas which can then be decorated.
Can you keep a gingerbread house for years?
Try moving it to a drier part of the house away from extreme hot or cold. How long do the houses last and how long are they edible? You can keep a gingerbread house for years with proper storage. Our houses will stay fresh to eat for up to 12 months depending on how they are displayed and/or stored.
Are gingerbread houses for Christmas or Thanksgiving?
Making gingerbread houses is still a way of celebrating Christmas in many families. They are built traditionally before Christmas using pieces of baked gingerbread dough assembled with melted sugar.