Gingerbread/ˈdʒɪndʒərbred/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Holiday Traditions Gingerbread is strongly associated with winter holidays, especially Christmas. Making gingerbread cookies is a holiday tradition in my family. Pro Tip 2/3Shape Matters 'Gingerbread man' refers to gingerbread cookies in the shape of people. Children enjoy icing and candy buttons on gingerbread men. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon Gingerbread houses are a creative Christmas activity, often made for decoration. Every year there's a contest for the best gingerbread house.