Think creating a gingerbread house is a delightful family activity? You might want to reconsider. Year after year, we fall into the same trap, lured by the enchanting mix of holiday tunes and the sugary allure of peppermint mochas. Is it the dream of a perfect Hallmark holiday that keeps us trying to craft those gingerbread masterpieces? Whatever the reason, families persist in attempting gingerbread house construction each December, and it often leads to chaos.
Whether you opt for a pre-assembled gingerbread mansion or decide to channel your inner architect and build one from scratch, you can bet the evening is likely to conclude in tears. Few things are more tedious than waiting for your icing “glue” to dry, even if it’s just sugar. And if by some miracle you manage to keep your gingerbread creation standing, the excitement of eating it quickly fades after your little ones have gotten their sticky hands all over it (not to mention the pre-licking of the candies for extra adhesion).
For most of us, achieving a stable gingerbread structure feels like a holiday miracle, one that only happens in commercials. Don’t believe me? Just take a look at the #gingerbreadhousefail posts on Instagram and see what I mean.
- This little one sensed the house didn’t stand a chance.
- When things go awry, just blame it on the dinosaurs.
- You pictured a cozy day of family bonding, but they lost interest after eight minutes, leaving the aftermath in ruins. The silver lining? They at least left the candy behind.
- “Uh oh, he’s crying! Quick, someone get Mr. Wheels.”
- Don’t even think about adhering to the five-second rule.
- Yeah, that looks about right.
- Still delicious though!
- Initiating toddler meltdown countdown in 5…4…3…
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In conclusion, while the holiday spirit may tempt us to dive into gingerbread house making, perhaps it’s time to skip this tradition and save ourselves the stress.