Talk about edible art! Making a gingerbread house is a quintessential holiday activity and can be tailored to suit any age. Whether you're into classic, modern, or totally unique, check out the following selection of gingerbread houses sure to delight and inspire your own holiday masterpiece.
This slightly off-kilter beauty is gorgeously detailed — if precariously balanced.
Source: Flickr User Ms. Phoenix
The shape of the majestic evergreen is subtly echoed in the shape of the windows.
Source: Flickr User daryl_mitchell
Looks like the marshmallow snowman had a little too much fun at last night's office party. We'll just tell the lil ones he's taking a rest.
Source: Flickr User John-Morgan
This sweetly simple A-Frame shows that gingerbread can, in fact, be the main component in a gingerbread house.
Source: Flickr User jayneandd
The hot pink icing is a nice departure from the traditional Christmas colors of red and green.
Source: Flickr User Roopesh
This two-story creation captures the creepy — yet tasty — feeling of classic Victorian architecture.
Source: Flickr User ilovememphis
Lest we forget that Christmas isn't really all about the presents, this elegant scene will serve as a sweet reminder.
Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb
A house doesn't have to have four walls. This busy creation is chock-full of holiday trinkets.
Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb
A bright, blooming roof reminds us all that Spring is on the way!
Source: Flickr User Tracy Hunter
The brickwork on this house is positively inspired; it adds an entirely different dimension.
Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998
The specificity on this German-inspired creation (check out the attached Biergarten!) will be hard to replicate, but it's such a cute idea.
Source: Flickr User Uriel 1998
No law says a gingerbread house must be an actual abode! Let the penguin love continue with this sweet Winter scene.
Source: Flickr User daryl_mitchell
This awesome structure draws inspiration from the classic Japanese Pagoda.
Source: Flickr User moonlightbulb
This tiny masterpiece is the perfect size for a personal place setting.
Source: Flickr User Toni Kaarttinen