Few things say "holiday season" more than the infectious smell of gingerbread wafting from an oven, even if that oven is two floors out of reach. Gingerbread houses are a staple in many countries, but not everyone excels at crafting these miniatures, and some tend to make them of the inappropriate sort. Before you try your hand at baking and architecture, check out the The 20 Worst Gingerbread Houses and do the opposite.
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