Christmas time is a wonderful time in New Mexico, with lights and luminarias as far as the eye can see. This one store in Santa Fe, however, celebrates the magical season all year long. This Christmas shop is open all year, and it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. You’ll get lost for hours as you browse the hundreds of handmade and specialty ornaments. After that, you can check out the nativity scenes, Santa’s, and beautiful lights and trees. With an amazing customer service experience, an endless amount of ornaments, and Christmas decor as far as the eye can see, this massive Christmas store in Santa Fe is sure to delight you in every way.

Welcome to The Shop! This Christmas store in Santa Fe is open year round, and it’s not hard to see why.

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Located on Palace Avenue, this Christmas store right off of the Historic Plaza in Santa Fe has New Mexican’s coming back to explore it time and time again.

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What started as an antique store in 1977 eventually became one of the country’s oldest year round Christmas stores. Originally, Christmas ornaments were just one small corner of the antique store until Christmas took over.

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This massive Christmas shop will have you lost for hours as you look at dozens of unique ornaments, many of which are made by local artists.

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Much of the ornaments are New Mexico themed and all are high quality; most of these are handmade, from Santa’s to the nativity scene. There’s truly the perfect ornament for everyone at The Shop.

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Besides ornaments, The Shop has all of your Christmas needs. You’ll find the largest selection of speciality New Mexican chile lights and electric luminarias at this amazing store.

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From nutcrackers to snow globes and Christmas trees, this Christmas store has everything you need to prepare for a true New Mexico Christmas - even in July!

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Owners Rick and Janice Griego are New Mexican natives and are delighted to help you find a special gift. Get out to Santa Fe and explore this store to get you in the Christmas spirit today.

GLowPetaluma/TripAdvisor The Shop - A Christmas Store is located at 116 E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM.

For more information, you can check out their website right here.

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The Shop - A Christmas Store is located at 116 E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM.

For more information, you can check out their website right here.

For another holiday shopping experience, keep it local and check out this holiday market happening at the Rail Yards in Albuquerque.

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