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Breaking News? "Christmas has become a massive retail holiday. We have lost the true meaning of Christmas". That statement was basically made by Saint Francis of Assisi way back in 1223 AD. To combat secular materialism and gift giving he created the Nativity Scene to remind his parishioners of the reason for the season.

Lebkuchen Schmidt’s Nuremberg Elisen Chest is often one of my favourites. It’s often the shape of this chest that attracts me – it’s the only oval chest in the Collection. The 2019 Nuremberg Elisen Chest is a favourite because the illustration on the lid brings so many good memories flooding back.

Lebkuchen Schmidt's Festive Chest is a feast for the senses - the treats and goodies inside and the beautiful illustrations on the outside of the metal chest. Here is Part One of look at our most popular Chest every year - The Outside.

The Schultüte is a big deal for children starting school. It’s a cherished tradition for families as parents give thought to the new adventure their children are embarking upon. Here is a video of how to make one and ideas of what to fill it with.

Lebkuchen Schmidt's Festive Chest is a feast for the senses - the treats and goodies inside and the beautiful illustrations on the outside of the metal chest. Here is Part TWO of my look at our most popular Chest every year - a Map of the Treasures Within! 

For 2019 Lebkuchen Schmidt has introduced something special as its Lebkuchen of the Year - Roasted Almond Elise.

Lebkuchen - German Christmas gingerbread pastries - are a work of art. So it is only right that they be packaged in a work of art. A Gallery of the Artist Chests and Suitcases that Lebkuchen Schmidt has created over the past 15 years. This article was updated in 2019 - I wrote it originally in 2017.

Just an update about the winter, what's happening now in spring and plans for the coming Christmas season! Plus a few pics of me!

Gingerbread World is staying open all year in 2019. But how does a shop called "Gingerbread World" shift to a year round collection of items. Our name is gloriously Christmasy but there are so many beautiful products to import from Europe that it would be a shame to let our name keep us from offering them! So we announce our year round presence as "Gingerbread World European Ware Haus" - a little online shop of European Goods, Gifts and Deko.