Sugar and Spice: Gingerbread History

Sat Dec 8, 2018
2:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Wellesley Free Library Hills Branch
781-235-6690
530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482
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Chase down the story of the gingerbread man and his ancestors with Historic Newton and the Wellesley Historical Society.

In early America, ginger was considered a sign of wealth because it had to be imported. Not until after Christmas became a national holiday in 1870 did gingerbread become associated with American celebrations of Christmas. Learn how recipes have changed over time and end with gingerbread cookies and refreshments.

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