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Bronner’s Giant Jack-o-lanterns at the State Capitol

Lori Libka At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Decorating September 28, 2026September 28, 2026Bronner's fiberglass jack-o-lanterns, Bronner's fiberglass ornaments, Bronner's giant jack-o-lanterns, Bronner's jack-o-lanterns, fiberglass jack-o-lanterns, fiberglass ornaments, Halloween Decorations 0 Comment

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

Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland Visitors Guide

Karlee Miiller At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, History, Travel May 1, 2026May 1, 2026advice, bronner, bronner's, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, christmas, facts, fun facts, Tips, travel, visitor guide, visitor's guide 0 Comment

Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland offers a festive, immersive atmosphere with holiday music, elaborate displays and plenty of Christmas cheer – making it fun for all ages. The store itself spans roughly 1.7 football fields and resides along Christmas Lane, a half-mile stretch decorated with brilliant light displays and Nativity scenes. You can visit the World’s Largest Christmas Store 361® days of the year, and this is your guide to planning your trip! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… In this guide, we will explain the following: Personalization Bronner’s is proud to offer over 50,000 trims and gifts, including about 8,000 styles of ornaments. Throughout the years, personalization

Famous Faces Who Have Visited Bronner’s

Karlee Miiller At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, History April 6, 2026April 6, 2026Bronner's history, bronner's, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, celebrities, christmas, memories, visit, Wally Bronner 2 Comments

Attracting millions of visitors each year, Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland isn’t just a holiday destination for families and Christmas enthusiasts—it has also welcomed its share of famous faces. Over the years, well-known actors, musicians, athletes, and political figures have stepped inside Bronner’s to experience its magical displays and share in the joy that has made the store a beloved holiday landmark. Not only has The World’s Largest Christmas Store been visited by famous folks, Wally, Irene and the Bronner family have had several opportunities to meet well-known stars throughout the years outside of the

Top-Pick Christmas Ornaments

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, History, Meet The Staff February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Exclusives 0 Comment

This colorful selection of top-pick Christmas ornaments comes from Dietrich Bronner, product development manager of Bronner’s, the World’s Largest Christmas Store®. Get ready; they’re an eclectic and wacky bunch to be sure. We think you’re going to love them!

Hats ON To A Happy New Year: Bring Back A Festive Tradition.

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Celebrations December 30, 2025February 4, 2026party 0 Comment

New Year is a time for looking ahead while remembering the past. It’s a time for celebration filled with many traditions and special friends. Vintage photos from decades past display a vast array of funny hats donned on New Year’s Eve. We think this party hat tradition needs to make a stylish come back, so we’re saying goodbye to those plain ole’ cone hats and partying like it’s … New Year is a time for looking ahead while remembering the

Bronner’s Annual Ornament Design Series

Aileen Libbey Behind The Scenes, History, Meet The Staff October 27, 2025October 27, 2025art, behind the scenes, bronner, bronner's, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, christmas, Conception To Completion, design, history, ornaments 8 Comments

1974. That was the inception of Bronner’s annual ornament series. Twenty-nine years after Wally’s start in the business and 51 years later, the collection is still growing strong. And the process? The history? Take a look …

Fontanini® Nativity Display – DIY Cobblestone Accents

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Decorating, DIY Projects, How-To's, Meet The Staff, Villages and Figurines April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 0 Comment

Bronner’s decorator Eileen walks you through how to create a realistic-looking cobblestone accent wall for your model scenery — inspired by the heirloom Nativity collection of House of Fontanini®.

Bronner’s Rebus Puzzles Party Game Christmas Brain Teasers

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Celebrations, Events and Promotions, Games, Meet The Staff July 23, 2024April 28, 2025bronner's, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, Christmas Games, Christmas in July, Games, Meet The Team, party, PDF, Printable 0 Comment

Bronner’s rebus puzzles party game Christmas brain teasers come tested and true! As a result, we think your crew will love these as much as we do!

Luxe Christmas Ornaments: Private Exhibition Of Fine Art

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Celebrations, Decorating, Fan Stories, History, Meet The Staff, Ornaments March 25, 2024October 27, 2025Annual, decorating, Exclusive, ornaments 0 Comment

Why spend a little more on luxe Christmas ornaments? Because when you stop to truly appreciate their skilled craftsmanship, you realize that each ornament is not just simply a bauble for the tree that you display once a year, but a piece of fine art to display on an “evergreen” canvas — becoming your own private exhibition of heirlooms to pass down! What Does Luxe Mean? By definition, the noun “luxe” means luxury; elegance; sumptuousness. Additionally, as an adjective, it

The Snowpinions® Award Goes to … + GIVEAWAY

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Meet The Staff, Ornaments July 6, 2023May 21, 2024Christmas in July, D56, Department 56, Gift Giving, Giveaway, Snowpinions 18 Comments

FULL of snow much personal-ity, it’s hard not to think of someone when you see any one of Department 56’s® popular line of Snowpinions®, designed by artist Kristi Jensen Pierro! As a result, we had so much fun pairing up staff with different pieces during the launch of Bronner’s blog in 2016 in this popular post. Our newest arrival of frosty friends once again begs the question — just who will the Snowpinions® awards go to this time around?!

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