A man is making gingerbread houses to extreme proportions and lengths

By Jordan-Marie Smith,

Patrick Jarenwattananon, Kai McNamee

Published December 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM EST

Peter Williams makes highly elaborate gingerbread houses. He's depicted San Francisco's Painted Ladies and zoo, as well as a replica of the International Space Station.

Jordan-Marie Smith

Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

Patrick Jarenwattananon

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Kai McNamee

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