The tradition of Spirit Halloween started over 40 years ago as a pop-up shop in a mall in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now, the company is expanding its reach and holiday offerings with Spirit Christmas, bringing joy and merriment to communities across the country.

It's time to start spreading Christmas cheer as two of the eight inaugural Spirit Christmas stores throughout the Northeast are now open in New York.

A flagship Spirit Christmas store in May's Landing, New Jersey, was expected to be the first to open. Marlton and Brick Township will also be opening locations in the Philadelphia region.

These stores go the extra mile to embrace the true festive spirit, proudly keeping "Merry Christmas" alive. Recognized by the American Family Association (AFA) for their dedication, these retailers deserve appreciation for their commitment to celebrating the festive season in its full glory.

As promised, the newly minted Spirit Christmas stores are officially open! Just like its Halloween counterpart, these holiday-themed stores are a one-stop shop for all things Christmas — including photos with Santa!

Spirit Christmas stores, a new concept by Spirit Halloween, are now open for business. Six of eight locations across the Northeast began operating this week, while two stores in Bohemia, New York, and Marlton,