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Christmas Year-Round: A Shop of Endless Holiday Cheer
9 Dec
Summary
- Shop owner boasts over 64,000 personal Christmas ornaments.
- The unique store started as an antiques shop 35 years ago.
- Dauwe believes ornaments should bring smiles and hope.
In Antwerp, Belgium, Christel Dauwe operates a shop where the holiday season never ends. Her personal collection boasts over 64,000 Christmas ornaments, with an additional 18,000 displayed in her store, the Christel Dauwe Collection. Dauwe dreams of a permanent Christmas museum, but for now, her shop overflows with diverse ornaments.
The unique establishment evolved from a 35-year-old antiques shop. Initially selling a few ornaments, Dauwe was inspired to expand, leading to a partnership with Polish manufacturers. This venture resulted in a massive order of 4,000 ornaments, marking the true beginning of her dedicated ornament business.
Today, the Christel Dauwe Collection features ornaments from 32 European companies, catering to every taste. Dauwe stresses that these decorations are meant to evoke joy and hope, not just festive uniformity. She finds fulfillment in her year-round Christmas, cherishing the connections made with global visitors and locals alike.
