This Massive Christmas Store In New Mexico Will Delight You In Every Way
E Jamar
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Christmas in New Mexico is a wonderful time, with lights and luminaries 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 Santa Fe Christmas store is sure to delight you in every way.
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Have you ever wondered what Christmas season in Santa Fe is like? Take a look at this video by @BrentHall:
To learn more about this Santa Fe Christmas store, visit the website of The Shop – A Christmas Store and give the Facebook page of The Shop – A Christmas Store a follow.
Have you been to The Shop? What was your best find? Tell us about your experience in the comments, and don’t forget to share your holiday photos from your outings with us in our Only In New Mexico Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram by tagging #onlyinnewmexico for a chance to be featured!
For another holiday shopping experience, keep it local and check out this holiday market happening at the Rail Yards in Albuquerque. For holiday gift ideas, be sure to check out the OnlyInYourState Holiday Gift Guide.
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Christmas In New Mexico
What are some New Mexico Christmas traditions?
The following are some of the Christmas traditions celebrated in New Mexico:
- The food: From savory tamales and posole to sweet treats like biscochitos, food is a big part of the holiday festivities in New Mexico.
- Decorative strings of dried red chiles are strung outside of homes and shops. Known as ristras, they are a common sight during the holidays.
- Luminarias: Lanterns made with brown paper bags filled with sand and a votive candle illuminate walkways during the holiday season.
What are some of the best Christmas towns in New Mexico?
Among the most festive and best Christmas towns in New Mexico are the following:
- Carlsbad, New Mexico: This town has a celebration known as Christmas on the Pecos. Illuminated light displays can be seen on a riverboat tour.
- Madrid, New Mexico: This tiny community celebrates the season in a big way with a light parade and holiday lights galore.
- Taos, New Mexico: Visit Taos Plaza for its lights and trees and, on Christmas Eve, head to Taos Pueblo to witness a celebration that includes a religious procession and a bonfire.
- Mesilla, New Mexico: Luminaries are placed around town on Christmas Eve (although many towns around New Mexico do this). The town’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony happens on Dec. 1.
- Albuquerque, New Mexico: Between the River of Lights event at ABQ BioPark and twinkling lights just about everywhere you look, Albuquerque may just be one of the best Christmas towns in New Mexico!
‘Tis the season to explore some of the best Christmas towns in New Mexico. Which ones are your favorite?