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A Nutcracker Tradition – Oh, How “Sweet”!

Brooke Spencer At Bronner's September 8, 2022July 25, 2023bronners christmas wonderland, history of the nutcracker, nutcracker, nutcracker collection, nutcracker king, nutcracker soldier, nutcracker tradition, nutcrackers at Bronners, the nutcracker suite, tradition 4 Comments

Have you ever had a dream that you just can’t seem to lose sight of? I have a Christmas-decorating dream inspired by a favorite Christmas movie. Picture a room filled with life-size nutcrackers (the tin-soldier style) guarding the doors, delicate snowflakes hanging from the ceiling, frosted windows, twinkling lights throughout. This room has many extravagant trees, each adorned with their own individual, yet coordinating, theme. Imagine, if you will, candy canes; garlands of gumdrops; and sweet, colorful accents throughout. These

Sweden’s Christmas Traditions To Savor!

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Celebrations, Decorating, Recipes December 27, 2021July 25, 2023Around The World, christmas, Christmas Traditions, decorating, DIY, recipe, Sweden, Swedish, tradition, Traditions 0 Comment

There is so much to love about different Christmas traditions from all around the world! Santa, Mrs. Claus and Autumn The Elf brought some international fun to Bronner’s during their Facebook LIVE appearances this holiday season. Their first stop?! Sweden. And with so many beloved Swedish Christmas traditions to inspire you, we had to break them up in to two posts. So here you’ll find good food, family and friends among some of Sweden’s Christmas traditions to savor. Additionally, you

God Jul – Celebrate With These Candlelit Swedish Christmas Traditions!

Aileen Libbey Celebrations, Decorating, DIY Projects, How Tos, Kids Crafts, Travel December 3, 2021July 25, 2023Advent, Around The World, Christmas Traditions, tradition, travel 5 Comments

What’s one of the greatest benefits of being Santa Claus? Why, getting to enjoy all of the different Christmas customs as you travel the world in just ONE night, of course! Catch Santa on November 26 on Bronner’s Facebook LIVE, where he, Mrs. Claus and Autumn the Elf share their memories of a few Christmas traditions from around the world. Highlighted among them are the wonderful candlelit Swedish Christmas traditions like Advent and St. Lucia Day! You just may want

Christmas Traditions And Giving Back

Aileen Libbey Celebrations November 19, 2020July 25, 2023Christmas Traditions, family, tradition 47 Comments

So many aspects of our lives influence the Christmas traditions we bring to our holiday celebrations. Where we grew up, when we grew up, who we grew up with … all play a part. Simple? Extravagant? Quiet? Loud? Since 2020 has been such an unusual year, we thought we’d explore some family Christmas traditions and safe ways to give back this holiday season.

Christmas Ornament Legends, Symbols & Traditions

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Ornaments June 19, 2019July 25, 2023Christmas Legends, Christmas symbols, Christmas Traditions, legends, symbols, tradition, Traditions 1 Comment

Legends make fun tales to share. And at the same time, traditions are a cool way of keeping a cultural heritage alive and well through the generations. (Or just to make fun memories!) Similarly, symbols are an amusing way to share something special! Brush up on your knowledge of each with this fun post highlighting just 12 of some of the legends, symbols and traditions you can find at Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland!

Bronner’s – A Family Christmas Tradition

Erin Kuch At Bronner's, Ornaments November 22, 2017August 10, 2019bronner's, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, christmas, Cookies, dishware, Elf, Elf on the Shelf, family, ornaments, personalized, personalized ornament, Plate, reindeer, Santa, Snack, tradition, treats 0 Comment

One of the things I love most about Bronner’s is how it is a family tradition for SO many people, including myself. Whether it’s buying that special ornament or driving down Christmas Lane, this store is filled with old and new memories.

From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus: A Tradition of Giving

Lori Libka Decorating, History, Ornaments, Villages and Figurines December 14, 2016July 25, 2023Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, christmas, giving, Santa, St. Nicholas, tradition 2 Comments

The concept of the American Santa Claus originated with St. Nicholas, who was born in Asia Minor about 280. He was known as a kind, benevolent man and made a saint because of his generosity. In honor of St. Nicholas, December 6 became the traditional day in Europe for the exchange of Christmas gifts and the beginning of the holiday season. Dutch immigrants to the United States brought with them their version of the gift-giving St. Nicholas, known as “Sinter