Have you ever attempted making a gingerbread house? I have. Even as an accomplished baker, I found it slightly 
overwhelming. A gingerbread house really requires a lot of planning, time, energy and commitment. With all that invested, I wasn’t truly happy with the results, so I now focus on other Christmas cookies and specialties.
My husband on the other hand really wants a gingerbread house. Years ago he saw someone make a “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. That was the beginning of “his” Christmas tradition. Every year he goes off to by all the crackers, icing, candies and sprinkles. He sets it all up and then together with our children they create their beautiful “gingerbread” houses.
It is a wonderful thing to watch. He helps the younger ones get their houses built, makes suggestions for the 
decorations and basically
has a great time helping the kids with their creations. The kids love this special time with their Dad. They know that this is something they do together every year, and they love it.
My husband will be the first to tell you, that if he can do this, so can you. He covers pieces of cardboard with foil for the bases. He buys everything else: the graham crackers, canned icing, food color, sugar cones (for the trees), mini M&Ms, big M&Ms, red hots, marshmallows and candy sprinkles. His secret is to attach the graham crackers to the base as he builds the house. You can carefully use a serrated knife to saw the crackers into different shapes for the roof or chimney. Then the fun part – decorating!
This year our three oldest grandchildren got their first chance at the “gingerbread” houses. They had so much fun! The youngest one mostly ate the decorations, but he had a wonderful time decorating with all the big kids and
Grandpa. So if you want a truly fun, easy and creative project to do with a special child in your life, try this one!
. . . as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:14
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