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A panel of judges picked Lauren Makk and Preston Torres as the gingerbread house winners
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The winning first place gingerbread house
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A panel of judges picked Trinity and Josiah as second place gingerbread house winners
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The second place gingerbread house
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A panel of judges picked Christina Mickow and Gavin as the third place gingerbread house winners
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The third place gingerbread house
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Quinn, Tara, Leighton, Avery
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Poppy, Anna James, Decker
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Luca Castillo, Alejandra Diaz
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Deb Dawson, London, Laila
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First place winners, Lauren Makk and Preston Torres, went home with a gift basket full of goodies
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Leah, Travis and Lauren Jacobs, Jackson
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While waiting for their visit with Santa, families participated in the gingerbread house-making contest
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Each child took a picture with Santa and told him what is on their Christmas list this year
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Marn Larsen-Ball, Jackson, Brook
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Adults and kids enjoyed the hot cocoa and coffee bar with toppings like marshmallows and whip cream
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Hope, Trey, Hudson, Rachel
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Brian Barry, Lauren Makk, Preston Torres
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Wendy, Wulf
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Sarah Yarbrough, Alice
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Nate, Emily Matlock, Wesley, Dan Matlock
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Kindell
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The gift basket full of goodies included a book, soap, blanket, and much more from retailers and restaurants at CoolSprings Galleria
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Holly, Millie, Andrew
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A panel of judges reviewed each of the gingerbread house creations
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Lalia, Leslie, London
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Families built and decorated their gingerbread house with icing and candy décor
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Everleigh, Taryn, Trinity
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Ella, Zak Jablow
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Elise, Corey Campbell
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Anna Campbell, Devon
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Families created kid-approved masterpieces, plus lots of festive holiday memories
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Cheyenne Walters, Athena Little
On Saturday, December 14, Nashville Lifestyles and CoolSprings Galleria hosted Ginger-Snapped, a fun holiday experience for the whole family.
Families gathered together to snap photos with Santa while the kiddos shared with the big guy what is on their Christmas list this year. They were also able to write and mail letters to the North Pole. While waiting for their visit with Santa, everyone participated in the gingerbread house-making contest. Attendees built their gingerbread houses from scratch and were crafty with their designs using plenty of candy décor. Families created kid-approved masterpieces, plus lots of festive holiday memories. A panel of judges picked Lauren Makk and Preston Torres as the first-place gingerbread house winners, and they went home with a gift basket full of goodies from retailers and restaurants at CoolSprings Galleria. All the talented winners, including second and third place finishers, left with tickets for ICE! at Gaylord Opryland.
GINGER-SNAPPED 2024 WINNERS:
- 1st place: Lauren and Preston
- 2nd place: Trinity and Josiah
- 3rd place: Christina and Gavin
Throughout the event, guests enjoyed the hot cocoa and coffee bar with tasty toppings like marshmallows, peppermint sprinkles, and whip cream, courtesy of Café Latte at CoolSprings Galleria. There were also delicious breakfast bites to snack on including doughnuts, muffins, and more.