MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Lafayette Hotel held its second annual Gingerbread House contest for the community. Entry forms had to be submitted the week after Thanksgiving in order to participate.

The gingerbread house is open daily to the public through Jan. 1 in the lobby of the Fairmont at 950 Mason St., with no hotel registration required. The Fairmont also offers private dinners and ...

The hotel’s gingerbread house located at its lobby is masterfully pieced together with gingerbread cookies and icing. Christmas goodies are available for sale inside, featuring a fine selection ...