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Building a gingerbread house with family this season? These seven stunning gingerbread creations offer inspiration for ambitious, beautiful holiday projects. From grand hotels to local showcases, the variety of designs proves gingerbread can be both whimsical and architectural. -
Each holiday season the Sheraton Grand Seattle assembles an elaborate gingerbread village. Now in its 27th year, the display supports the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and has raised more than $1 million. Creating the village takes thousands of volunteer hours and pounds of dough, icing and candy.
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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort showcases a 14-foot-tall gingerbread house made with a traditional Austrian recipe. The installation includes more than 10,000 gingerbread pieces and roughly 700 pounds of chocolate, creating an impressive centerpiece for the hotel’s holiday decorations.
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Through mid-December, the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York, displays dozens of gingerbread houses and structures. Visitors can bid on creations in a silent auction, with proceeds supporting restoration projects at the National Historic Landmark.
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At the Omni San Francisco Hotel, the culinary team celebrates the season with an annual gingerbread castle and other festive displays. The edible creations showcase seasonal flavors and craftsmanship that delight guests and visitors.
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The Habitat for Humanity Victoria Gingerbread Showcase features creative gingerbread entries each year. Now in its 11th year, the showcase at The Parkside Hotel & Spa in Victoria, British Columbia, displays designs of all sizes and supports community causes.
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Gingerbread has deep Austrian roots, and Vienna embraces the tradition with elaborate displays. From festive Christmas markets to hotel lobbies and train stations, the city offers ornate gingerbread structures that celebrate culinary and decorative heritage.
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In London, The Dorchester creates a detailed replica of the hotel as part of its holiday decor. The intricate model is on display for guests before they enjoy festive tea in the Promenade tea room.
