WASHINGTON — The Town of Washington Recreation Department, following a long-standing holiday tradition, offered gingerbread house kits for the sale for the 20th year. Kits can be picked up to be built at home, or even more fun, they can be made at the Millbrook Firehouse along with neighbors and friends.
The event was held on Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. at the Millbrook Firehouse. The Millbrook Library was a part of the celebration with library director Courtney Tshalis and children’s coordinator Kate Perkins giving out books to the children.
New this year was the meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus before the house construction began. Cookies and hot chocolate were offered along with ho-ho-hos and holiday cheer.
Tony DeBonis and Alice Flynn-Cama portrayed the North Pole couple, and while purchasing a gingerbread house kit wasn’t necessary to see Santa, most had, and they went on to create pretty (and delicious) houses. Santa noted that many pieces of candy went into waiting mouths before they made it to the houses, but it was all in good fun, and another Millbrook tradition was honored and enjoyed.
Maggie Spafford, center, holds up a gingerbread house creation on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Millbrook Firehouse as Tony DeBonis, left, and Alice Flynn-Cama look on. Photo by Dawn E. Thompson
Winning houses. Photo by Dawn E. Thompson
