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Oldest Gingerbread Recipe

By Linda Tancs

Passau, Germany is a gem along the Danube, particularly during the holidays.  Its Christmas markets are a popular tourist stop, offering handicrafts for the holidays as well as gingerbread.  Lebkuchen (gingerbread) is a classic holiday treat, and Passau reportedly is the site of the oldest gingerbread recipe.