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Department 56 Celebrates 50 Years of Christmas Village Magic

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Department 56 celebrates 50 years of Christmas village magic with limited edition pieces that rediscover the magic of life’s small, sparkling moments. What began in 1976 with six lighted houses has grown into multiple villages cherished by collectors. What Department 56 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Pieces Are Available? For their 50th anniversary, Department 56 features a festive clock tower and classic churches and accessories celebrating charitable giving. What’s more, a festive snowman and two Santa accessories join the limited edition

A Crafty Start to a Brand-New School Year

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As summer winds down and a brand-new school year begins, countless memories are waiting to be made. Whether your little one is heading off to school for the very first time or starting another exciting year, these fun back-to-school crafts are a creative way to commemorate the journey ahead. From personalized keepsakes from Bronner’s to colorful DIY projects the whole family can enjoy, these crafts can help capture the excitement of a fresh start and create special memories to look

DIY Pool Noodle Projects for Kids, Crafts & Home Décor

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Although summer is coming to an end, there are still plenty of ways to make it fun! Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly craft idea or a fun way to repurpose everyday items, pool noodles offer endless possibilities for creativity all year long. Who knew one of summer’s most affordable pool toys could be used in so many different ways? Pool noodles are lightweight, colorful, easy to shape, and surprisingly versatile, making them the perfect material for all kinds of

Top 10 Christmas Parades in Arizona

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Arizona, with its mix of desert landscapes and festive spirit, offers some wonderful Christmas parades. Considering tradition, community involvement, and overall festive atmosphere, we’re sharing our top 10 Christmas parades in Arizona. 1. Tempe Fantasy of Lights Street Parade & Tree Lighting The holiday season officially begins Saturday, November 28, 2026, in Tempe with this beloved tradition. You’re invited to arrive early at Mill Avenue to enjoy pre-parade snack and drink vendors, and live music. Then at 6 p.m. the

Michigan Universities’ Snowman Ornaments: A Collector’s Guide

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For Michigan alumni, students and college sports fans, a school-spirit snowman ornament brings collegian spirit to the holiday tree. Each ornament in this collection features cheerful snowmen dressed in school colors holding up a block-letter sign for the university. Undeniably, these are a fun, giftable twist on the classic team-colors ornament. This guide covers seven of Michigan’s best-known schools. Hence, we begin with University of Michigan, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State University. Then we head north

Bronner’s Float Celebrates America 250

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Bronner’s America 250 float celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with a festive display of patriotic pride and timeless holiday spirit. Featuring vibrant red, white, and blue decorations, the float reflects Bronner’s tradition of craftsmanship and celebration. By and large, Bronner’s creates its annual float to appear in Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Festival Grand Parade. (It also appears in the festival’s children’s parade that takes place one day prior to the grand parade.) Afterward, Bronner’s displays the float on the south platz outside

What Bees Teach Us and How Honey Benefits Us: A Honey Soap DIY

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Let’s look at what bees teach us and how honey benefits as we make a honey soap DIY. What Bees Teach Us Although the worker honey bee has an average lifespan of only five weeks, it makes the most of its days! From the first day of their lives, honey bees are responsible for disposing of waste in the hive. During the second week of their lives, the bees are responsible for the security of the hive. This includes removing

Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland: Family Owned and Operated

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Bronner’s First Generation As a young man, Wally Bronner discovered the JOY of CHRISTmas was big enough to celebrate all year long. And so the Bronner family has owned and operated Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, the World’s Largest Christmas Store®, for three generations. Indeed, what started in 1945 with the young sign painter/decorator grew from a flickering flame to an electric-light-fueled Christmas extravaganza. (For more about the early days, see “Art Was Bronner’s Start.”) Now led by the second and third

Celebrate Christmas in July at Bronner’s

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – almost 😉- so celebrate Christmas in July at Bronner’s! Giant Christmas Coloring Wall In celebration of America 250, our giant color-by-number wall will be up in section 8 throughout the month of July. We invite guests to color a section during their July visit. When the color-by-number is complete, it should look similar to the picture above. What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas in July AND America 250! Enter Bronner’s

Family Fun for the 4th: DIY Crafts & Recipes for America’s 250th Birthday

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Celebrate America’s 250th with Bronner’s Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland! Browse a selection of patriotic-themed gifts and decor perfect for the occasion. God Bless America 250th Year Micro Puzzle (1274697)God Bless The USA 250 Years Glass Ornament (1263851)Coffee with God, Red, White, and Blue Devotions Book (1222321)250th Anniversary of America Nutcracker Ornament (1246697) Tree-mendous Statue of Liberty Headband The Semiquincentennial Anniversary of America has been a grand theme at Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland. The celebration of 250 years of independence began with Bronner’s Annual Staff Christmas

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