CLEARWATER, FL — The holiday season has arrived at a former Stein Mart in Clearwater, where Spirit Christmas, the Christmas-themed sister concept to Spirit Halloween, opened earlier this month.
The seasonal store popped up at 2522 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater not long after Halloween ended, and is the only Spirit Christmas in the Tampa Bay area this year.
Spirit Christmas is a seasonal retail concept from the company behind Spirit Halloween, known for taking over vacant storefronts each fall to sell Halloween costumes and decorations. The Christmas version swaps spooky merchandise for holiday decor, gifts and festive apparel.
The concept debuted in 2024 with a limited number of stores before expanding to 30 locations in 2025. This year marks its first expansion into Florida, with four locations announced statewide, including Clearwater, Coral Springs, Jacksonville and Winter Garden.
The Clearwater store features a variety of indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations, including lawn inflatables, lights, ornaments, nutcrackers, yard signs, kitchenware and other seasonal merchandise, according to the company's website.
Shoppers can also find holiday apparel, including Christmas sweaters, pajamas, hats and children's clothing, along with stocking stuffers, novelty gifts, and plush toys.
The store also carries holiday-themed animatronics featuring familiar characters, including Snoopy, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Another attraction is the Candy Cane Express, an in-store Christmas train station experience featuring an almost life-sized train and caboose. Visitors can interact with the display and write letters to Santa, according to the brand's website.
The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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