Buying glitter lanterns at The Christmas Shop
At The Christmas Shop you will find glitter lanterns that keep moving and shimmering all season long. From classic lanterns to a cosy fireplace scene, each one is filled with water and sparkling glitter that swirls around a festive figure. As a Christmas specialist with a shop in Delft, we choose models that last and give off a lovely warm glow.
A glitter lantern, sometimes called a snow lantern or water spinner, is a Christmas lantern filled with water in which a small motor lifts and drops fine glitter. That creates a constant snow effect around a Santa, snowman or village, lit from within by warm white LED. Unlike a snow globe, there is nothing to shake: switch it on and the scene keeps moving.
How does a glitter lantern work?
A glitter lantern works thanks to a small motor in the base that sets the water in motion. The glitter rises and slowly drifts back down, much like snow that never stops falling, while the warm white LED lights the scene from the inside. Most models run on three AA batteries or a USB or DC adapter, and some include a timer so the lantern switches off on its own.
From lanterns to fireplaces: scenes inside your glitter lantern
The shape tells the story. The classic is a lantern with a Santa or snowman in a snowy landscape, but the range goes much further. A few scenes you will come across:
- A fireplace with a little dog in front and a Christmas scene in the flames
- A red lantern with Mickey and Minnie Mouse beside the tree
- Classic snow lanterns with glitter swirling around a winter scene
So you are not just choosing a light, but a little Christmas stage for the table or windowsill.
Glitter lanterns by Disney, Lumineo and Decoris
The finest glitter lanterns come from brands devoted to atmospheric lighting. Disney brings its familiar characters into lantern form, while Lumineo and Decoris are known for their warm LED scenes and fine finish. Pair your lantern with a music box for sound, frame it with festive Christmas lights, or browse the rest of our Christmas decorations for a table that feels complete.
