Bake traditional gingerbread hearts at home with this recipe, spelling out exactly what you wish with royal icing decorations. Lebkuchenherzen, or gingerbread hearts, are popular in german outdoor markets such as christmas markets, oktoberfest, kirmes, or schutzenfest. They usually hang from ribbons and carry cute sayings in the center. Traditionally they are given to friends, sweethearts, or one's family to express one's feelings.