At Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, you can celebrate Christmas 361 days a year. This Frankenmuth, Michigan landmark is the size of about one and a half football fields and is packed with trees, ornaments and lots of other things you need to celebrate the holiday.

Their slogan is “We’ve been making spirits bright since 1945.”

Bright spirits, indeed.

This place is almost overwhelming but it sure was fun to tackle. Their 6,000 ornaments are organized by topic like Santa, snowmen, birds, nativity, nautical, sports and pets .

Brands like Precious Moments, Jim Shore Department 56 and Hummel have their own area. There’s a forest of trees of all sizes and colors, lights, garland, angels, ornaments from around the world, outdoor decor and more. They even have a section where they will personalize your ornaments. If you’re playing Santa Claus, they have beautiful Santa suits, glasses and sleigh bells.

I really like the Department 56 stuff but I don’t collect it.

This little vintage reindeer was adorable. I kind of wish I had bought him.

These angels were tempting too.

Don’t worry. The map they give you at the door will help you navigate the store and the snack stand provides a place to rest and refuel.

Outside, you’ll find Silent Night Chapel, a small chapel they built to honor the Carol “Silent Night.”

Come back at dark to see their incredible outdoor light display. Honestly, I have paid good money to see light displays that weren’t this good.

My expectations were low but I really loved this place. That statement is true of all of Frankenmuth, also called Little Bavaria. We had a lovely visit here but it was too short and I’m dying to go back another time. In fact, I would not mind going back closer to Christmas to sip hot chocolate and browse the Christmas selection when it’s actually time to decorate and celebrate the holiday.

Come back tomorrow and we’ll talk about another leg of this journey!