The origin can be seen from English or Latin texts, and there are also gingerbread forms. The dough is seasoned with ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, and then honey or sugar is added. Later, various shapes were developed, and the surface was decorated with royal icing.
The origin and implication of gingerbread man;
Gingerbread man's popularity stems from a pair of lovers separated by war. When I was old, I was worried that the other party would not find me, so I sold gingerbread man in my own village. There is also a legend in Britain that unmarried women can meet their ideal partner after eating gingerbread. Therefore, gingerbread man also represents the best wishes for love.
In the traditional story, it is said that a freshly baked gingerbread man escaped from the oven to avoid being eaten. Run away from grandparents, pigs, cows and horses. Finally, when crossing the river, I was cheated by a cunning fox and eaten. So gingerbread man is used to describe people who are simple and brave.