As part of an eggplant project at work, I tested three AAS National Winners in the edible category: Hansel, Gretel and Fairy Tale eggplant.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/columnists/gardening-column-the-perks-of-experimental-gardening/article_b1a8f4f8-46b8-11ee-9ebb-73d5b3087efa.html

But the gingerbread house, which is now a staple of modern Christmas traditions, is believed to have been invented in Germany, thanks to the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/12/12/gingerbread-is-a-delicious-yet-ancient-staple-of-the-holiday-season--with-many-health-benefits_partner/

Directed by Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters) as Santa Claus, depicted here as a depressed drunk who’s lost hope in humanity because of people’s consumerism and greed.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/violent-night-tommy-wirkola-interview/

Hansel & Gretel is the latest in a long tradition of Christmas shows which Nottingham Playhouse has produced and toured to schools.

Source: https://www.chad.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/family-fun-at-nottingham-playhouse-this-christmas-with-hansel-and-gretel-4413294