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The Magical Place In Idaho Where It’s Christmas Year-Round

The Christmas House in McCall, Idaho, offers a year-round Christmas shopping experience with a vast collection of holiday decorations and gifts.

Updated Nov 8, 2023

Written by 

Emerson Curtright

It is often discouraging how quickly autumn can come and go. But, for many, once the final leaf falls off the tree, it is officially time to get into the holiday spirit. Even if you consider yourself a Grinch, you can't deny that there is something incredibly special about the holidays. In fact, this time of year is so special that some wish it could be a year-long occurrence. Well, this quaint shop in McCall is just that — Christmas year round in Idaho. This holiday, add a visit to the Christmas House in McCall to your bucket list and notice that it's just as delightful as you would expect.

The Christmas House in McCall calls itself the largest Christmas shop in Idaho and you'll understand the truth of that statement once you step inside. You will find this incredible Christmas store in Idaho at 136 E Lake Street.

A snow-covered storefront with wooden beams, featuring signs for various shops and a clear blue sky above.
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In the summer, you'd probably be surprised to find out that the inside of this building contains a massive collection of Christmas decorations. But in the winter ...

... the shop itself takes on a magical quality. It looks like something straight out of a Christmas storybook or a movie. Seeing the place all lit up and covered in snow is sure to make anyone instantly giddy. But just wait until you get inside!

A festive shop filled with holiday decorations, ornaments, and gifts, with a customer browsing in the background.
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Once inside, you'll feel like you've just been transported to the North Pole. This place screams Christmas all year long. It's stuffed wall to wall with all kinds of Christmas decorations and gifts. You name it, they have it.

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Tableware, ornaments, music boxes, cookie boxes, stockings, garlands, wreaths ... this place has it all. You can even purchase locally homemade jams, syrups, and honey! The Christmas spirit is alive and well here and it certainly shows.

A festive display filled with Christmas decorations, including snowmen, trees, and various holiday ornaments.
McCall Christmas House/Facebook

You'll feel like a little kid in ... well, a Christmas shop! It's Christmas morning every single day here. It doesn't get better than that.

The Christmas House is open all year round and even contains items for other holidays as well. There's something for you here no matter what season it is.

A cheerful snowman in a plaid outfit holds a "Welcome" sign, surrounded by festive decorations and signs saying "Let It Snow."
McCall Christmas House/Facebook

This place has a way of making you full of happiness and joy, no matter what. You can't help but feel instantly comforted and at home in the midst of so much warmth.

This feeling is one of the best things about the holiday season!

A decorative figure with a long white beard, wearing a beige outfit and black belt, stands beside a wooden Christmas tree.
McCall Christmas House/Facebook

Have you been to this Christmas store in Idaho? What are some of your favorite winter shops in Idaho? Do you know of any other places in Idaho where it's Christmas year round in Idaho? Let us know in the comments! You can also learn more about this Christmas store in McCall on the Christmas House website and the McCall Christmas House Facebook page.

McCall is one of our favorite towns to visit during the holidays. In fact, it is one of the best Christmas towns in Idaho. Plan a visit here this winter to not only shop at one of the best Christmas stores in Idaho, but to also enjoy good food, play outside, and more. Just don't forget to book a stay in a cozy vacation rental in town — there are plenty of options to choose from!

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