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A Tasty Time For Massapequa Families At East Lake Holiday Gathering

Pictured: Graham crackers, icing and candy were among the supplies that families had to make the tasty holiday-themed treats.

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District

From the table up, gingerbread houses rose at East Lake Elementary School in the Massapequa School District in a fun, family holiday activity. Students welcomed their parents and special guests for the tasty craft on Dec. 8.

A Tasty Time For Massapequa Families At East Lake Holiday Gathering

Santa Claus paid student a visit and introduced them to one of his reindeer.

First, they stuck the walls to small milk cartons, then decorated from an assortment of sweets like candy canes, gum drops, Hershey’s Kishes, licorice, marshmallows and Skittles. There was lots of icing which helped hold everything together. And there may have been a few taste tests along the way.

A Tasty Time For Massapequa Families At East Lake Holiday Gathering

East Lake Elementary School students and their parents decorated gingerbread houses together on Dec. 8.

Before the gingerbread houses were wrapped up as a take-home treat, a special guest entered the room. Santa Claus visited the students to admire their creations and spread some holiday cheer.

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