Aubrey Meche, 9, of Evangeline and Poppy Kaub, 5, of Jennings make gingerbread houses Tuesday at the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Children used candy, icing, pretzels, coconut, marshmallows, graham crackers and other sweet treats to build their houses. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Ellie Babineaux, 8, of Jennings uses her creativity to embellish her gingerbread creation Tuesday during a gingerbread house party at the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Children were able to take their confectionery creations home to enjoy throughout the holiday season. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Olivia Bauma, 8, of Jennings works to add green icing to make a Christmas tree from an ice cream cone Tuesday during a gingerbread house party at the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Children were able to decorate their own unique gingerbread houses using candy, icing and other sweet treats. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Jennifer Baum, of Jennings, helps 6-year-old Imogen Baum add icing to her gingerbread rooftop Tuesday at the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Children kicked off the holiday season by making the sweet treats using icing, candy, marshmallows, pretzels and other sweets. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Ellie Babineaux, 8, of Jennings, Olivia Baum, 8, of Jennings and Reid Sittig, 5, of Jennings kick off the holiday season Tuesday by making gingerbread houses at the Jeff Davis Parish Library. Making gingerbreads houses is a Christmas tradition for many children and their families. (Doris Maricle / American Press)