Social media denizens across the internet have been going crazy for items like their Mr./Ms. Spice Gingerbread Pillow (now $34) and their Gingerbread Christmas Village Houses, and if they're not ...

A lighted candle can be inserted into the house to make a magnificent candle jar. But be careful not to leave a burning candle unattended in the gingerbread house. Sprinkle with icing sugar for a ...

From Grimm to gargantuan, Abha Shah presents a short history of gingerbread houses - plus the sugar-coated kits you need this Christmas The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.

but the fairy-tale-looking gingerbread houses became popular in 19th century Germany based on the story of "Hansel and Gretel." Gingersnap cookies were already a Christmas tradition there ...