Why the Saturday After Thanksgiving is the Perfect Day for Gingerbread Baking

Thanksgiving leftovers are tucked away, Black Friday chaos is behind you, and suddenly Saturday arrives—the calm after the holiday storm. The Saturday after Thanksgiving has quietly become one of the best-kept secrets of the season: the perfect day to start your gingerbread holiday baking traditions with Ginger's Breadboys.

Think about it. You’re often still with family, the house smells like comfort and warmth, and the holiday season has officially begun. But instead of battling crowds at the mall or hunting for online deals, why not spend the day doing something that’s fun, creative, and brings everyone together—gingerbread baking. Whether a batch of gingerbread cookies or building a gingerbread house, what better way to kick off the season?

At Ginger’s Breadboys, we believe this day is made for rolling up your sleeves, grabbing a piping bag, and letting the holiday spirit rise like the smell of ginger and cinnamon from the oven.

Why Gingerbread on This Day?

• It kicks off the season: Nothing says “holiday mode” like the warm, spicy scent of gingerbread filling the kitchen. Starting your baking on this Saturday creates a joyful rhythm that carries through December.
• It’s a family-friendly activity: Whether you’ve got kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews in the house, gingerbread is the ultimate “all-hands” project. Adults assemble, kids decorate, everyone sneaks a taste.
• It’s budget-friendly fun: After all the spending that can come with Black Friday, baking together is a cheaper, more meaningful way to spend time than another trip to the store.
• It’s tradition-worthy: Do it once and you’ll want to make it an annual ritual.

Our Gingerbread Kits Make It Easy

You don’t have to be a seasoned baker to join in the fun. Our gingerbread cookie kits and gingerbread house kits take the guesswork out of the process, so you can focus on the decorating (and the eating!). Each kit comes with everything you need:

• Perfectly balanced gingerbread cookie mix,
• Large, sturdy cookie cutters or house panels, and
• Decorating essentials to make your creations shine.

With our gingerbread kits, you can bake in advance, or dive right in on Saturday. The gingerbread cookies stay fresh, the gingerbread house is ready to build, and the memories last much longer.

A Better Kind of Holiday Shopping

While everyone else is out facing long lines and crowded stores, you’ll be cozy at home, sipping cocoa, and decorating gingerbread. Trust us—it feels a whole lot better than standing in traffic or hunting for a parking spot.

So this year, when Saturday after Thanksgiving rolls around, skip the mall madness and embrace something sweeter. Start a new tradition, make your kitchen smell amazing, and give your family (or your guests) a holiday memory they’ll look forward to every year.

Because the best way to kick off the season isn’t with another purchase—it’s with gingerbread from Ginger's Breadboys.

Explore our Gingerbread Cookie Kits and Gingerbread House Kits  today, and be ready when the season’s sweetest Saturday arrives!