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Parkin is traditionally enjoyed during the late autumn and winter months, most prominently on Guy Fawkes Day. Characteristically, Parkin is a very sticky and dense form of gingerbread typically made with oats. Historical recipes, dating back to the 1830s, often did not include any flour apart from oats and were quite compact. In contrast, modern iterations of Parkin tend to be lighter and more cake-like.