Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas

The Danish Plate House wishes you happy holidays and a merry Christmas!

The calender shows 24th December meaning an evening, in most cases, full of Christmas fun and joy. At the Danish Plate House, we appreciate all the many satisfied and happy customers who have visited our shop in Denmark and online.

Should any of you need to exchange an item purchased from the Danish Plate House, we offer our exchange services until 15th January 2013.

The shop in Odense, Denmark is only open for one day between Christmas and New Years eve. That day is Thursday 27th December from 11.00 to 19.00 - The webshop, of course, is open around the clock regardless of holidays.

A Merry Christmas from the Danish Plate House and our elves

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News for the nerds...!

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