Gingerbread is the type of bread that is commonly used to make decorative houses at Christmas time. Gingerbread dough is rolled out and cut into various shapes to create the walls, roof, windows and doors. Once baked, the pieces are then assembled using icing as glue, and the house is decorated with sweets and candies to form a festive and edible Christmas decoration. Gingerbread houses have become a popular tradition during the holiday season, especially for children who enjoy decorating them with their favourite treats.