The Flying Tiger Christmas range is in store now on the Upper Level of The Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury. It covers Christmas decorations (holly products, a ski range and baubles), DIY crafting such as a calendar candle, and quirky party items like crazy glasses and Santa hats, all inspired by Danish Christmas traditions.
If your Christmas decorations have started to look like everyone else’s, Flying Tiger is a good place to start fresh. Our Upper Level neighbour has brought in a festive range with a twist, and it’s worth a wander if you want something a bit different from the usual tinsel and red.
Here’s what you’ll find, and a few ideas for putting it to use.
What’s in the Flying Tiger Christmas Range?
The range falls into three groups:
- Decorations: holly products, a ski-themed range and baubles
- Crafting: DIY projects, including a calendar candle
- Party: fun, quirky textile items such as crazy glasses and Santa hats
Christmas Decorations: Holly, Skiing and Baubles
Holly products. Holly is the classic Christmas plant, and Flying Tiger’s holly range lets you bring it indoors without the prickles. It suits a table centrepiece, a mantelpiece or a front door.
The ski range. For anyone who prefers a snowy, alpine feel to a traditional one, the ski collection adds a playful winter-sports theme. It’s a good fit for a tree with a bit of personality.
Baubles. Whether you’re topping up an existing tree or starting from scratch, baubles are the easiest way to refresh your Christmas look.
Christmas Crafting: Make Your Own Calendar Candle
Not everything has to come ready-made. Flying Tiger’s Christmas crafting range includes DIY projects such as the calendar candle, a candle you decorate and use to count down through December.
It’s a good project for a wet Shropshire weekend, and it works for different ages and skill levels.
Crafting is also a good way to make Christmas gifts personal. A handmade candle for a friend or relative is thoughtful, and it costs far less than a “big” gift.
A Danish-Style Christmas Party
Flying Tiger started in Denmark, and its Christmas range draws on Danish festive traditions. If you’re planning a party this year, here are three traditions you can borrow.
Pakkeleg. Pakkeleg is a traditional Danish Christmas dice and gift-stealing game, played at holiday parties. Guests gather around a pile of wrapped presents, roll dice and try to win (or steal) gifts from each other. The rules vary from household to household, so agree yours before the first roll. It’s loud, competitive and good for breaking the ice with relatives you only see once a year.
Risalamande. This is a Danish rice pudding served at Christmas, traditionally eaten as a dessert after the main meal.
Mandelgave. Hidden in the risalamande is one whole almond. The person who finds it gets the mandelgave, a small present. It makes dessert a mini game, and it’s an easy tradition to try at home with a pudding of your own.
Silly, Festive and Fun: Crazy Glasses and Santa Hats
Every good party needs a bit of silliness. Flying Tiger’s quirky textile items, including crazy glasses and Santa hats, are made for it. Hand them out at the door, hold a “best-dressed” vote or use them as props for the family photo.
They also work as stocking fillers, and the fun is in the surprise.
Planning Your Visit to Flying Tiger in The Darwin
Flying Tiger is on the Upper Level of The Darwin Shopping Centre on Pride Hill, in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre.
- Getting here: The multi-storey car park is next to the centre, the bus station is on the doorstep and the railway station is a short walk away.
- Opening times: Check Flying Tiger’s trading hours on their [store page] before you visit.
- Black Friday: Flying Tiger is offering 30% off most products to Loyalty Club app members. See our [Black Friday deals post] for the details and exclusions.
- Taking a break: Massarella’s on the Middle Level has a festive menu available now. See our Massarella’s festive menu post.
[Internal link: “Black Friday deals post” ? the Black Friday blog post]
[External link: “Shrewsbury town centre” ? Visit Shropshire or Shrewsbury Town Council Christmas page]
Visit Flying Tiger This Christmas
Whether you’re after a bauble or two, a craft project for the family or a few silly extras for the Christmas party, the Flying Tiger range is worth a look. Pop in on your next Christmas shopping trip to Shrewsbury town centre.
FAQs
What is in the Flying Tiger Christmas range?
The range includes holly products, a ski-themed collection, baubles, DIY craft items such as a calendar candle, and party items like crazy glasses and Santa hats.
Where is Flying Tiger in The Darwin Shopping Centre?
Flying Tiger is on the Upper Level of The Darwin Shopping Centre, Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PL.
What is pakkeleg?
Pakkeleg is a traditional Danish Christmas dice and gift-stealing game, played at holiday parties.
What is risalamande?
Risalamande is a Danish rice pudding served at Christmas.
What is a mandelgave?
A mandelgave is a small present traditionally given to the person who finds the whole almond in the Christmas rice pudding.
What time does Flying Tiger open?
Flying Tiger’s trading hours are listed on its store page on The Darwin website. [Link: store page]
Does Flying Tiger in Shrewsbury have a Christmas offer?
Flying Tiger is offering 30% off most products for Black Friday to Loyalty Club app members, excluding food, surprise bags and everyday favourites. [Link: Black Friday post]