{"product_id":"forever-stamps-2013-gingerbread-houses-holiday-celebration-first-class-postage","title":"Forever Stamps 2013 Gingerbread Houses – Holiday Celebration, First-Class Postage","description":"\u003cp\u003eIssue Date: November 6, 2013\u003cbr\u003eCity: New York, NY\u003cbr\u003ePrinted By: Banknote Corporation of America\u003cbr\u003ePrinting Method: Offset\u003cbr\u003ePerforations: Serpentine Die Cut 11\u003cbr\u003eColor: Multicolored\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qoatn-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qoatn-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-135\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0ebb51f3-0058-45fa-ad01-3ca5b13ac84a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stamp is part of a block of four issued for the 2013 holiday season. Designers constructed the gingerbread houses specifically for the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGingerbread has roots in a centuries-old recipe, with varied ingredients globally. The gingerbread houses loved by Americans today differ significantly from the medieval version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name originates from “gingerbras,” a term borrowed from thirteenth-century France meaning “preserved ginger.” In the days before refrigeration, people added bits of this spice to recipes to mask the odor of spoiled meat. By the next century, it became known as gingerbread. In the 15th century, one of the earliest-known recipes called for boiling breadcrumbs in honey, spicing them, and pressing them into wooden molds. In 16th century England, bakers replaced breadcrumbs with flour, adding eggs and sugar. Queen Elizabeth I, a dessert enthusiast, is credited with introducing the first gingerbread man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGingerbread houses decorated with candy soon became a holiday tradition. In some countries, wine, brandy, or ale are common ingredients. In other regions, bakers use candied citrus peel, pepper, or anise instead of ginger. Honey and molasses often replace sugar. Regardless of the recipe, the charming gingerbread cottages are sure to delight family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"100 Stamps (5 Books)","offer_id":53740279464254,"sku":"ST13-A1-5","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300 Stamps (15 Books)","offer_id":53740279497022,"sku":"ST13-A1-15","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 Stamps (25 Books)","offer_id":53740279529790,"sku":"ST13-A1-25","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 Stamps (50 Books)","offer_id":53740279562558,"sku":"ST13-A1-50","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 Stamps (250 Books)","offer_id":53740279595326,"sku":"ST13-A1-250","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/0399\/5454\/files\/1-5-1-1-800x800.webp?v=1781280936","url":"https:\/\/karmamindset.com\/products\/forever-stamps-2013-gingerbread-houses-holiday-celebration-first-class-postage","provider":"Karma Mindset","version":"1.0","type":"link"}