See the Holidays in a Whole New Light with Holiday Specs from American Paper Optics
- naturesmaterials
- Dec 6, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 4
See the Holidays in a Whole New Light with Holiday Specs from American Paper Optics
At Nature’s Materials, we love offering products that bring wonder, curiosity, and joy to everyday life—and our newest featured brand, American Paper Optics, does just that.
You may recognize their bestselling product, Holiday Specs 3D glasses, from checkout counters at Home Depot or Lowe’s. These festive glasses transform ordinary Christmas lights into dazzling shapes like snowflakes, reindeer, candy canes, and stars.
A hit at our Christmas Vendor Market, these glasses were so popular last year that we had to bring them back—and now you can get them right here on our site.
What Are Holiday Specs?
Holiday Specs are paper-framed 3D diffraction glasses that magically transform points of light (like holiday lights or candles) into fun holiday-themed images. Whether you're strolling through a light display, trimming the tree, or just enjoying a cozy night in, these glasses add an extra sprinkle of seasonal magic.
Children and adults alike are amazed when lights suddenly twinkle into gingerbread men, elves, or snowmen. They're fun, inexpensive, and make wonderful stocking stuffers, party favors, or classroom treats.
About American Paper Optics
Based in the U.S., American Paper Optics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of 3D eyewear. They are known for:
Eclipse Glasses – Certified solar eclipse viewing glasses used by schools, NASA, and science centers
Fireworks Glasses – Add rainbow bursts to fireworks displays for the Fourth of July
Custom 3D Glasses – For branding, STEM kits, museums, and more
They’ve distributed over 500 million pairs of glasses globally and are trusted by educational institutions and major retailers.
Why We Love Them
Holiday Specs aren’t just fun—they’re science in disguise! These glasses work through diffraction, bending light to create distinct shapes from every point of light. It’s an exciting, visual way to explore light, optics, and the magic of the season.
Creative Ways to Use Holiday Specs
Walk through a holiday light show with the family
Add to holiday scavenger hunts — “Find the reindeer lights!”
Use in science class to introduce the concept of diffraction
Add to classroom gift bags or winter party favors
Snap creative photos at your next holiday party
Where to Get Them
We’ll have Holiday Specs 3D glasses at the Christmas Vendor Market we attend in person this season. You can also purchase them directly on the Nature’s Materials website while supplies last.
FAQ: Holiday Specs 3D Glasses
Are Holiday Specs safe for kids?
Yes! These are lightweight and safe. However, we recommend supervision for children under 3 due to small parts.
Can I use Holiday Specs with LED lights?
Yes! They work wonderfully with LED, incandescent, and mini lights.
Do Holiday Specs work on fireworks or the sun?
No. For fireworks, try Fireworks Glasses from the same company.
For solar viewing, use their certified Eclipse Glasses.
Do not use Holiday Specs for sun viewing.
Does Nature’s Materials carry other American Paper Optics products?
Right now, we offer Holiday Specs for the holiday season. We're considering adding Fireworks and Eclipse Glasses next year!
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