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This year\u2019s theme, Toy Shop Time Machine, rewinds, fast-forwards, and pauses on play through four spectacular creations: Doll Revolution, Pop Culture Explosion, Tech Toy Takeover, and Timeless Treasures. Each gingerbread creation is crafted by local architecture firms, with the help of Sheraton chefs, and Breakthrough T1D Elves - children with type 1 diabetes. The process begins months in advance. Architects submit detailed schematics before the Sheraton chefs bake the gingerbread foundation for these 6-foot-tall masterpieces. The Breakthrough T1D Elves bring their unique perspectives to the designs, with some using AI tools, and others drawing from their cultures, and incorporating elements of their families and identities. The result is a breathtaking collaboration that showcases creativity, teamwork, and the spirit of the season. When\/where will Gingerbread Village occur this year? Address: Sheraton Grand Seattle 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Dates\/Times: November 20th, 2025 \u2013 January 1st, 2026 Sunday \u2013 Thursday 9:00am \u2013 9:00pm Friday \u2013 Saturday 9:00am \u2013 11:00pm Can we volunteer? Absolutely! We love having volunteers to help with this great event. You can find the link to volunteer\u00a0here! Get your company involved! Community support of this event goes toward Breakthrough T1D, with a life-saving mission of a world without type 1 diabetes. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity! Interested in participating or sponsoring? Please reach out to Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest Chapter at pacificnorthwest@BreakthroughT1D.org. My child has type 1 diabetes. How can they be a part of this? Keep an eye out on our social media to be the first to know when applications open for our Gingerbread Village Elves! The application process includes both a written portion and an interview. 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