Gingerbread house kits are made from MDF, staining them in Min-wax JACOBEAN, ESPRESSO, or GOLDEN PECAN are great options for the Gingerbread color! Gingerbread house measures 6-1/2" Long, 6-3/16" wide, and 6-3/16" tall. The kit comes with 1 door, 2 window frames, 1 tree, 2 gifts, a bell and 2 candy canes. ALL pieces will ship raw MDF, wood glue provided. It does have a hole in the base for a battery operated tea light. PLEASE DON'T USE A FLAME CANDLE!