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    Ready for a taste of Christmas? Students at Johnson & Wales University's Charlotte campus held a gingerbread house contest this week. "Frostine's Castle" had Frosted Mini Wheats for the roof and a pretzel-lined walkway. Created by Ana Torres and Sheridan Barber. PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN PURVIS
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    "A Vito Vivo" was covered in colors, including candied lime wedges, and a gingerbread family playing in the snow. Created by Aaron Mack, Ben Scheid and Nathon Pouzou.
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    "Sweet Dreams” lives up to its name, covered with gumdrops with a gum ball and peppermint stick lamp post. Created by Dennis Gray, Lovonda Foust and Marquese Hunter.
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    “Lil Ol’ Candyland” had filigree piped on the walls and a roof covered with one of our favorite candies, NECCO wafers. Created by Amanda Lynn Swink and J.J. Mazzoli.
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    Ready for a taste of Christmas? Students at Johnson & Wales University's Charlotte campus held a gingerbread house contest this week. ŇLil OlŐ CandylandÓ had lacy filigree piped on the walls and a roof covered with one of our favorite candies, NECCO wafers.
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    'Snowside Chalet' features 'brick' walls and a yard of snowy fir trees.
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    . . . And its name with holly flourishes. Created by Amy Hellman, Leicel Ros, Corey Dever and Jared Noe.
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    At “The House That Jack Built,” Halloween is barely over. Created by Charles Denaux, Jessica Hose, Kathryn Jones and Mona Rhee.
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    A ghost rises from the chimney on “The House That Jack Built.”
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    Patriotism is the theme of “True Colors of Christmas,” dedicated to Lt. Leah McGregor, a relative of team member Mary McGregor. Created by Tyler Elliot, Andrew Heilmeier, Ayla Zimanek and Mary McGregor.
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    “True Colors” includes a patriotic snowman complete with a tiny carrot nose.
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    The frozen pond of “True Colors” announces “God bless our troops.”
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