The process of attaching all 710 baubles to his beard took two and a half hours and over an hour to remove them. Joel also says that while his friends and family are proud of his latest record title achievement, they think it’s a little bizarre. Other than your classic Christmas decorations, Nana Baubles' collection counts many unique and quirky items.

I have a large shoebox full of baubles and I think they’ll stay there until I decide to attempt the record again,” he said. I think it’s a children’s time. I think Christmas is a wonderful time to excite the children, so I do believe you should do the best you can for them." – Nana BaublesEvery December, the extraordinary collection was beautifully displayed throughout Sylvia’s house, with baubles hanging from every inch of the ceiling.

We weren’t very well off, we didn’t have a lot, and that is why today I will do what I can and afford what I can afford to have a good Christmas for the children."Sylvia’s love for Christmas stemmed from her childhood. “Christmas was always a family affair,” she told us. My wife begged me to trim my beard a little after this bauble record and I obliged and gave it a little trim—nothing major!” They are more like a Christmas decoration than a bauble, aren’t they?" Nana Baubles says, talking about her majestic collection and its many different pieces. I have to remove them all individually because each one has a tiny alligator clip. If I tried to shake them out it would probably rip my beard and face off.” Still, Joel says baubles (and clothespins) are some of his least favourite objects to place in his beard.

This precious Royal Doulton is a special edition bauble created for the Queen's Golden Anniversary, and it is very close to her heart.It's exciting to admire the variety in Nana Baubles' decorations, which cover the ceiling and many surfaces in her home. And even though Sylvia’s birthday fell on Boxing Day, meaning she received just one present for Christmas and her birthday combined, Sylvia was always happy. Joel also admits that it’s helpful to first get into a festive spirit by playing some appropriate Christmas music.

Sylvia, also known as Nana Baubles, lives in Swansea, Wales and owns a staggering 1,760 of the hanging decorations.Some are unique collectable pieces, and some – like the little red bauble gifted to her by her great-grandson – hold a special sentimental value. Each bauble is different; they come from all over the world in a variety of shapes, materials, colours and themes.