Dutchies embrace sex toys and tompouce decor on Christmas trees this year

'Tis the season!

Yes, yes… that’s the spot! (For you to pop a whimsical Christmas decoration on your tree this year.)

With weird Christmas ornaments popping up right, left, and centre, RTL Nieuws interviewed blogger Saskia de Laat to get her thoughts on the trend.

According to de Laat, ’tis the season for “unusual ornaments” — and nothing’s off the table. These ornaments can be anything from a vibrator, a tompouce, or even the odd suitcase or two.

(Hey, the Dutch really love travelling. 🤷🏻‍♀️🧳)

This post might have affiliate links that help us write the articles you love, at no extra cost to you. Read our statement.

Oké, where can I get my hands on some quirky Dutch decorations?

When it comes to dreaming up unusual Christmas baubles, no business has more heartily embraced the trend than HEMA.

For the more understated ornament enthusiast, HEMA’s tompouce Christmas bauble looks good enough to eat. (Or, well… good enough not to send someone’s grandmother into a long-winded rant about “kids these days”. 😉)

READ MORE | This Dutch store now sells tompouce VIBRATORS (yes, you read that right)

If, however, you’re dying to stir up conversations at the dinner table this Christmas, HEMA’s hot pink vibrator bauble is about as loud and out-there as it gets.

What do you think of the growing trend of popping quirky decorations on your Christmas tree? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Feature image:Freepik

Accuracy, clarity, and a touch of humour — that’s DutchReview. Read our editorial mission.

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰
Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰
Liana juggles her role as an Editor with wrapping up a degree in cognitive linguistics and assisting with DutchReview's affiliate portfolio. Since arriving in the Netherlands for her studies in 2018, she's thrilled to have the 'write' opportunity to help other internationals feel more at home here — whether that's by penning an article on the best SIMs to buy in NL, the latest banking features, or important things to know about Dutch health insurance.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related posts

Latest posts

My Dutch employer is “restructuring” — what does this mean for me? We asked the experts

Getting a letter saying your position is being made redundant is stressful enough, but when it's written in Dutch legalese, it can feel completely...

Thinking of cooling off? These Dutch swimming spots are currently off-limits

Thanks to skyrocketing temperatures across the Netherlands, a growing number of natural swimming spots are currently facing health warnings due to deteriorating water quality. Official...

The best places to swim outdoors in Amsterdam to beat the heat

Dutch summer is so... damp. If you're not shaking rain from your umbrella, you're mopping sweat from your brow. Luckily, the latter can be...

It's happening

Upcoming events