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Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort Gigantic Gingerbread House

Every year, a new massive gingerbread house is constructed by the pastry chef of the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut. Every year it gets redesigned, rebuilt, and redecorated in a new theme by the chef and her crew. It usually stands around 28 feet tall and is entirely edible. They use thousands of gingerbread bricks, miles of royal icing, hundreds of cookies, candies, and sprinkles every year.

The gingerbread house unveiling opens their holiday festivities, and you can enjoy cookies, cider, and hot chocolate inside the house until after Christmas.

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