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Holiday gingerbread houses get a pop culture makeover

Cristine Struble
Cristine Struble

FoodSided

Walmart Holiday Gingerbread houses offerings, photo provide by Walmart

The traditional holiday gingerbread houses have been given a big upgrade.

Do you make holiday gingerbread houses? For many families, a winter afternoon is often spent putting together (and eating) a gingerbread house. Whether you follow the directions to the letter or add a little artistic creativity of your own, it is a holiday tradition that is always entertaining.

This year, Walmart has huge assortment of holiday gingerbread houses and cookie decorating kits. Priced at under $20, these holiday treats could be the winter fun that families are craving. And, there’s no mixing or baking required.

From Minions to even Barbie’s Dream House, there is an option for everyone. In a way, people could create a whole gingerbread town with these gingerbread kits. From trucks driving down the street to even ninjas protecting the street from those naughty neighbors, there is a theme to fit every personality.

Holiday Gingerbread houses at Walmart
Walmart Gingerbread houses offerings, photo provide by Walmart

Since all these gingerbread houses and cookie kits are available at Walmart, everyone knows that they are getting a great value. Just like the other holiday baking and candy gifts available this season, Walmart always strives to give consumers the convenience and value during the holiday season.

While gingerbread houses are a tradition, these new kits show how far gingerbread houses have come. While Disney and Food Network bakers have shown the ultimate fantasy gingerbread houses, home bakers want some of that holiday magic, too. With these gingerbread and cookie kits, it is easy to bring that fun and whimsy to the holiday celebration.

Of course, the gingerbread house experience isn’t just about building that confectionery dream house. It is about sampling the candy along the way. Although it might not be walk down peppermint lane, the gingerbread house decorating day is an excuse to have a few extra pieces of holiday candy and it won’t land you on Santa’s naughty list.

Walmart has a wide variety of holiday gingerbread houses and cookie decorating kits. Check with your local store or online for availability.

What holiday traditions do you have in your house? Have you already started holiday shopping?

Cristine Struble

Cristine Struble

Cristine Struble has been a highly regarded food journalist for over 10 years. From food trends to traveling the world for the must try cuisine, Cristine appreciates that food and culture are always intertwined. Covering chef interviews to the food innovations, she uses her extensive knowledge to bring people together around the love of a great meal. Many of Cristine's articles have been featured in various industry publications, television commercials, and food brand websites. Over the past several years, she has been named a top 10 food and travel journalist by media publications and is considered an authority within the food journalism niche. Follow her on social media at @StrublePublications or @CristineStruble to check out what is on her plate, food travel discovery, and fun adventures. Her complete writing portfolio can be found at https://authory.com/CristineStruble.