Every holiday comes with its own culinary traditions – Thanksgiving has the roast turkey, Halloween has the candy – but Christmastime trumps all with its bevy of classic dishes: from nog and cookies to one of our favorites: gingerbread houses! Because not only are they edible, but they’re so much fun to put together. And the most important ingredient? The icing! So, check out our recipe for the perfect icing and you’ll be constructing your very own dream house in no time.

Everyone hopes to find something that sparkles beneath their tree Christmas morning. So, why not be the one that makes their wishes come true with one of these fabulous baubles from my personal list of top picks!