National Gingerbread House Day
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Celebrate National Gingerbread House Day with family and friends - get creative and make your own delicious gingerbread house!
Celebrate National Gingerbread House Day on Dec. 12 with your friends and family! The tradition of building gingerbread houses can be traced back to the 16th century when people would construct them to decorate their homes for Christmas. Today, it's a popular activity that kids and adults alike enjoy - from baking the dough and constructing the walls, to customizing each house with candy decorations and icing.
Find recipes online, gather all the necessary ingredients like icing and candy, and get to baking. You can also buy pre-made gingerbread kits if that’s easier.
Whether you’re inspired by a real home or just your own imagination, sketch out what your gingerbread house will look like before you begin building it.
Using your supplies, cut out the pieces of the gingerbread walls and bake them in the oven. Once cooled off, use icing to stick the pieces together.
This is where you can really get creative! Use icing and candy to decorate your gingerbread house any way you like.
Invite friends over to show off their gingerbread houses and have an official contest with prizes for most creative, most festive, and most realistic.
Gingerbread has been a beloved holiday treat for centuries, and it is easy to understand why. The mixture of brown sugar, molasses, and spices create a fragrant and flavorful dough that can be used to make any type of baked goods. From cookies to cake, gingerbread always adds a delectable hint of spice!
What’s more festive than building your own gingerbread house? With just a few simple ingredients, you can realistically construct your dream home out of food! This activity is perfect for families, allowing you to spend quality time together as you bring your creations to life.
Once finished, the gingerbread houses can be displayed in the windows or on the dining table. They give a warm and cozy feeling to any room or house during the holidays. Plus, there’s no need to put them away when the season ends — they can easily be stored in an airtight container until next year!