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When you’re the World’s Largest Christmas Store and you’re open 361 days a year, there’s ALWAYS something going on! Here you can catch up on everything to do with our store including all our behind-the-scenes moments, the long history of Bronner’s and some fun facts about our amazing staff.
Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland is filled with remarkable keepsakes from talented designers across many diverse brands. As a result, it truly is a collector’s WONDER-land! One growing collection at Bronner’s I’m particularly excited to highlight is that of artist Jim Shore.
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Each day, thousands of cars drive by the State Capitol at the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and Washington Square. Now those drivers will be turning a double take. A new display in the center of the intersection’s roundabout features Bronner’s giant fiberglass ornaments painted to resemble jack-o-lanterns. In fact, you can watch a time-lapse video of the installation by WLNS. The Making of Bronner’s Giant Jack-o-lanterns Precision Concepts in Caro, Michigan, manufactured the fiberglass giants, 6 feet in diameter, for
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Being the World’s Largest Christmas Store, Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland has become a tradition for families near and far. The Bronner family takes pride in sharing the magic of Christmas and hearing about the memories guests have made when visiting the store. In fact, a local family shared a sweet story that involved a drive down Christmas Lane in an attempt to get their infant to sleep. What began as a clever parenting trick turned into a memory their family will hold
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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