When the word “collector” springs to mind, not many people think of Christmas ornaments. Yet, ornaments are one of the most collected items in the world. To collectors, ornaments are not viewed simply as another decoration to hang on the tree or display in a case. Items like these are often wrapped in family history and tradition – They take people back to the remember when side of life. More often than not, ornaments can become cherished keepsakes because of sentimental ties to the item. Many people who collect Christmas ornaments associate the ornament with an event or a person.
For example, some older people treasure the Christmas ornaments brought back to the States from loved ones stationed in other countries. They began their collection as a result of their loved one military service and now those ornaments are viewed as a scrapbook of tangible memories. Others collect them for their children. Companies like Hallmark makes specialty holiday ornaments that celebrate each year of a child’s life. Collect them now and by the time your child is old enough to put up his or her own tree, those ornaments will become a part of a memorable tradition for them.
Ornaments also make great gifts for anyone, particularly for the collector (if you know what they’re looking for, that is). Just remember that there’s no strict guideline to collecting unless you collect a specific series or certain type of ornament, such as vintage ornaments.
Christmas ornament collecting is not solely reserved for the holidays. People can purchase ornaments all year long because there are specialty Christmas stores and even online shops, like Amazon, where collectors can hunt to their heart’s content. Collecting Christmas ornaments can even become a hobby which can breach any age gap. Even children and teens can collect them. You can look for popular cartoon, movie, or book characters at many shops or perhaps instead allow kids the ability to pick an ornament featuring a favorite hobby or memory. The opportunities are endless.
So we’re asking you, what types of Christmas ornaments do you collect?
For us personally, we love Hallmark ornaments and have purchased at least 100 different styles from them over the years. We like that they offer a number of different series, and if we miss a year (like we did in 2009), we can often find the ornament we desire on Amazon or eBay. We’re particularly a fan of their Disney ornaments (especially the Precious Moment ones), the Harry Potter series, and anything featuring the characters from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
As our headquarters is located in the Detroit metro area (Michigan, USA), we are also very familiar with the small town of Frankemueth, MI which is the home of Bronners CHRISTmas Wonderland. This store (which is opened 362 days a year) hails itself as the world’s largest Christmas store, and having been there, we think it just may be. They carry many glass blown ornaments, including ones that represent a number of holiday traditions. Known for their exceptional customer service, Bronners has been a family operated business since the 1940s. We’re happy to announce they do have catalogs and online ordering available, including international shipping options. You can visit Bronners’ CHRISTmas Wonderland here.
Collectible Christmas Ornaments
For example, some older people treasure the Christmas ornaments brought back to the States from loved ones stationed in other countries. They began their collection as a result of their loved one military service and now those ornaments are viewed as a scrapbook of tangible memories. Others collect them for their children. Companies like Hallmark makes specialty holiday ornaments that celebrate each year of a child’s life. Collect them now and by the time your child is old enough to put up his or her own tree, those ornaments will become a part of a memorable tradition for them.
Ornaments also make great gifts for anyone, particularly for the collector (if you know what they’re looking for, that is). Just remember that there’s no strict guideline to collecting unless you collect a specific series or certain type of ornament, such as vintage ornaments.
So we’re asking you, what types of Christmas ornaments do you collect?
For us personally, we love Hallmark ornaments and have purchased at least 100 different styles from them over the years. We like that they offer a number of different series, and if we miss a year (like we did in 2009), we can often find the ornament we desire on Amazon or eBay. We’re particularly a fan of their Disney ornaments (especially the Precious Moment ones), the Harry Potter series, and anything featuring the characters from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
As our headquarters is located in the Detroit metro area (Michigan, USA), we are also very familiar with the small town of Frankemueth, MI which is the home of Bronners CHRISTmas Wonderland. This store (which is opened 362 days a year) hails itself as the world’s largest Christmas store, and having been there, we think it just may be. They carry many glass blown ornaments, including ones that represent a number of holiday traditions. Known for their exceptional customer service, Bronners has been a family operated business since the 1940s. We’re happy to announce they do have catalogs and online ordering available, including international shipping options. You can visit Bronners’ CHRISTmas Wonderland here.