Old World Christmas Turns the Holiday Favorite Royal Dansk® Cookie Tin Into a Glass Ornament

Old World Christmas has partnered with Royal Dansk® to turn the Danish butter cookie tin into a hand-painted glass ornament, arriving just in time for the 2026 holiday season.

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For 60 years, the Royal Dansk® blue tin has been part of holiday traditions around the world. First filled with Danish Butter Cookies, it often takes a second life storing buttons, thread, and family keepsakes. Now, that beloved blue tin has been reimagined. Old World Christmas, the premier brand of hand-crafted glass ornaments, has partnered with Royal Dansk to turn its iconic Danish Butter Cookie tin into a mouth-blown, hand-painted glass ornament. The Butter Cookies Tin Ornament is available this holiday season at OldWorldChristmas.com.

Key Facts

• A 60-year tradition, reimagined: Since 1966, Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies have been a holiday staple, recognized for their signature blue tin. This ornament celebrates the traditions and memories that have made the brand a part of generations of holiday gatherings.
• Hand-crafted the Old World way: Like every Old World Christmas piece, the ornament is mouth-blown and hand-painted.
• Where to buy: Available at OldWorldChristmas.com and Amazon.
• Price: $27.99
• Built for gifting: A nostalgic stocking stuffer and hostess gift for anyone who grew up with the iconic Royal Dansk tin, launching ahead of the 2026 holiday season and National Cookie Day (December 4).
• A long-term partnership: Royal Dansk and Old World Christmas plan to build on the collaboration beyond this first ornament.

Why this partnership matters
Few cookies are as recognizable as the iconic Royal Dansk blue tin. Often repurposed to hold sewing supplies and treasured mementos, the tin has earned a lasting place in homes for generations. That's the nostalgia and tradition this ornament celebrates.

Old World Christmas has spent more than 45 years turning everyday objects and cultural touchstones into collectible keepsakes. Pairing that craft with one of the most recognizable tins in the world gives shoppers a way to keep the memory out year-round, not just for the few weeks the cookies last.

"The Royal Dansk tin is already in millions of homes. We just made a version you can hang on the tree," said Neal Applefeld, President and CEO of Old World Christmas. "We love taking the everyday objects and traditions people recognize and turning them into keepsakes they can enjoy year after year."

"For generations, the Royal Dansk blue tin has been a cherished holiday tradition," said Kris Nance, Brand Manager at Royal Dansk. "We've heard countless stories about families sharing our butter cookies and then finding new uses for the tin long after the cookies were gone. Seeing this iconic symbol reimagined as a holiday ornament is a wonderful way to celebrate those memories and the joy of the season."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Old World Christmas Royal Dansk ornament? It's a hand-crafted glass Christmas ornament shaped after Royal Dansk's iconic blue Danish Butter Cookies tin. Old World Christmas mouth-blows and hand-paints each one.

Where can I buy the Royal Dansk ornament? The ornament is available at OldWorldChristmas.com and Amazon in time for the 2026 holiday season.

How much does the Royal Dansk ornament cost? $27.99

Why did Royal Dansk and Old World Christmas partner up? Royal Dansk's blue tin is one of the most recognizable cookie tins around, and Old World Christmas has made glass ornaments since 1979.  Together, they turned a 60-year cookie tradition into a collectible ornament, with plans to expand the partnership.

Is the ornament made of glass? Yes. Like all Old World Christmas ornaments, it's mouth-blown from molten glass and hand-painted, using techniques inspired by 19th-century ornament-making.

When is the best time to buy it as a gift? It's a nostalgic pick for the 2026 holidays and pairs naturally with National Cookie Day on December 4. Order early, since these special partnership hand-crafted holiday ornaments tend to sell out.

About Old World Christmas
Old World Christmas has made hand-blown glass ornaments since 1979. Each design is created in-house and handcrafted by skilled artisans, and the collection now spans more than 2,000 proprietary designs, from traditional to whimsical. Built to last and made to capture a memory, a milestone, a pet, or a person you love, the ornaments give everyone a way to tell the story of their lives one piece at a time. Learn more at www.oldworldchristmas.com.

About Royal Dansk
Royal Dansk® Danish Butter Cookies have been elegantly crafted in Denmark since 1966, honoring traditional Danish baking from their origins in Helsingør. Produced exclusively in the Danish bakeries of Nørre Snede and Ribe, the cookies are made with real butter and contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients, staying true to the brand's commitment to quality. Royal Dansk offers a signature variety of artisanal cookie shapes, always presented in the iconic blue packaging. Keep up with the latest news at www.royal-dansk.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

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