More than one hundred years ago, Americans were introduced to the very first version of a story about a clever cookie that takes off running. One look at all the lips smacking and mouths watering after he emerges from the oven is all he needs to understand his certain fate. A cute story evolved into one of the most beloved fairytales from which numerous stories and movies have been made. This sweet cookie makes an appearance every year around the Christmas holiday when kids have fun baking and decorating their own version. Here are some little-known facts about The Gingerbread man to share with kids next time they are reading the fairytale or crafting a feisty cookie in the kitchen.
Fun Gingerbread Man Trivia For Kids
You're read stories about The Gingerbread Man and have probably even decorated your own cookies at one time. Most associate this quirky baked good with the Christmas holiday when families spend time in the kitchen making their favorite seasonal treats. Here is some fun trivia and information about The Gingerbread Man's backstory that extends beyond the fairytale kids have grown to love. Explore the best gingerbread kits and toys for kids and share these interesting tidbits about this feisty cookie you may not know.
(1) Queen Elizabeth I (reigned 1558 – 1603) is credited with inventing The Gingerbread Man.
She formed gingerbread cookies into the likeness of visiting dignitaries.
(2) John Dough was the name for The Gingerbread Man on Broadway.
The musical made its debut on Broadway on Christmas day 1905.
(3) Ikea earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for making the largest gingerbread man.
Displayed at their store in Oslo, Norway, the giant cookie weighed 1435.2 pounds.
(4) The Brothers Grimm film turned The Gingerbread Man into a nightmare.
A child's facial features are stolen by a muddy form who runs away chanting the familiar phrase "You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!"
