CHRISTmas Traditions

CHRISTmas Traditions

Without Christ … without God’s unfathomable love towards all mankind through the birth and sacrifice of His only begotten Son, Jesus … there could be no true CHRISTmas. For this reason, we’re sharing inspiring ideas from within our community of CHRISTmas enthusiasts in the hope that you are sure to find a few new CHRISTmas tradition ideas you’ll want to introduce to your own family’s celebrations!

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Fontanini Nativity Collection Display – HIStory & Starry How-To!

Fontanini Nativity Collection Display – HIStory & Starry How-To!

Enjoy CHRISTmas, It’s HIS Birthday; Enjoy Life, It’s HIS Way — that’s Bronner’s motto. But the Fontanini Nativity collection display adds another layer to our Christmas Wonderland — Enjoy CHRISTmas, It’s HIStory! Staff artist, Eileen Boone went to work resurrecting our 5-inch Fontanini Nativity and village display with new life earlier this year. We’re sharing the “behind the scenes” and showing you some of her incredible how-tos in a mini series. From glittering wire stars, to realistic looking stone walls

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Do-It-Yourself Cookie Cutter Crafts

Do-It-Yourself Cookie Cutter Crafts

If you’re a DIY’er looking for a unique way to share the CHRISTmas story, we’ve got a few ideas that are perfectly cut out for the task with these 3 fun cookie cutter crafts.

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Advent and the Nativity Share the CHRISTmas Story

Advent and the Nativity Share the CHRISTmas Story

What would CHRISTmas be without the Nativity?! We’ve got a few fun ideas of different ways you can share HIStory whether you have sweet littles or an empty nest, traditional or themed décor, and a large or limited space!  

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10 Things to Do at Bronner’s- Your Bucket List

10 Things to Do at Bronner’s- Your Bucket List

Is seeing the World’s Largest Christmas Store on your bucket list? We’re honored! We’ve got a little bucket list of our own … for those who can come to visit us in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Check it out!

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Countdown to Christmas!

Countdown to Christmas!

Anticipation … looking forward … it’s what the Christmas season is all about here at Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland … and perhaps at your house, too! Many Christians observe Advent as a time of patient expectation, a celebration of the first coming of Christ the Savior to a manger in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago … and a look to His second coming. We love the tradition of Advent wreaths and candleholders, too. Perhaps your church and/or family lights a candle weekly

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Merry CHRISTmas, Fröhliche Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad …

Merry CHRISTmas, Fröhliche Weihnachten,  Feliz Navidad …

Merry CHRISTmas, Fröhliche Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad, Wesołych Świąt, Buon Natale, καλά Χριστούγεννα … No matter what part of the world you are in, how you say it or how you celebrate it, the message is the same: “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONE AND ONLY SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.” -JOHN 3:16

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Super-Fan Carla Loves CHRISTmas and Bronner’s

Super-Fan Carla Loves CHRISTmas and Bronner’s

Carla Foust Guernsey Csaszar was introduced to Bronner’s by her husband, Mike, in 2010. It’s been a love affair all the way around ever since ♥.  I recently talked with Carla about how it all began …

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Bronner’s Exclusive Life-sized Nativity

Bronner’s Exclusive Life-sized Nativity

Bronner’s exclusive life-sized Nativity is popular with cities, businesses, churches, parks and even individuals. Airbrush artists paint the molded fiberglass pieces with automotive paint and sealant. Indeed, the process creates a lasting finish. Joe Tyria of Kalamazoo, Michigan, began collecting pieces from Bronner’s exclusive life-sized Nativity in 2014. Indeed, his late grandmother, Beverly Tyria, for whom the collection is named, encouraged him to collect and display the Nativity. (Check it out on Facebook!). We spoke with Joe about his love

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