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Taylor Swift superfan creates ultimate ‘Swift-mas’ tree with 103 ornaments

JOHNS CREEK, GA - OCTOBER 5: Molly Swindall poses with part of her Taylor Swift vinyl collection that she keeps at her childhood home in Johns Creek, Georgia October 5, 2023. (Photo by Kendrick Brinson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

This holiday season, one Taylor Swift superfan has taken “Swift-mas” to the next level with a Christmas tree that’s truly Taylor-made.

Manhattanite Molly Swindall has every single one of the 103 ornaments the pop icon has ever released, all proudly displayed on a single tree.

The Ultimate Swiftie Collection

Swindall began her journey to fill the “Blank Space” on her Christmas tree in 2020 and has since amassed every ornament Swift has released, even managing to snag 34 in a single year. “Some of them sell out in minutes,” she told The Post. “But I’ve purchased every ornament she’s ever released, even if it means buying multiples in one year.”

Molly Swindall decorated her tree

This year alone, Swindall added 18 new ornaments to her collection, ranging from $20 to $25 each, all strategically purchased through Swift’s official website. The Georgia native has even traded ornaments with other fans to ensure her collection remains complete. “It’s not really my tree; it’s the fandom’s tree,” she gushed.

Live Decorating for 20,000 Fans

The 7.5-foot spruce, too large to fit in Swindall’s Manhattan apartment, now stands tall in her childhood home. Decorating it has become an annual tradition she shares with her fellow Swifties. This year, 20,000 fans tuned in to watch her live TikTok session as she carefully unboxed and placed each ornament, ranging from mini guitars and tiny records to cowboy hats and disco balls.

“It’s the third year I’ve done it, and there are fans who’ve been there every year,” she said. Among her treasures, the first ornament Swift ever released—a ceramic replica of the singer—is her favorite. Swindall tracked it down at a UK-based Swiftie shop for $62.

A Lifetime of Taylor Memories

Swindall’s dedication to Swift goes beyond ornaments. She’s attended 54 of the singer’s concerts and even met her in 2007 when Swift was an opening act for Brad Paisley. “It was such a special moment. She was so kind, so sweet, and it made me a Swiftie for life,” she recalled.

This year, her ever-growing “Swift-mas” tree took up residence in her sister’s childhood bedroom, much to her sibling’s surprise. “She walked in and was like, ‘What the heck is in my room?’” Swindall said with a laugh.

With her collection complete—for now—Swindall’s tree is not just a testament to her love for Taylor Swift but a celebration of the bond between the star and her fans.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.