Posted in Pennsylvania Winter July 31, 2017 by Beth Price-Williams

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

Since the original publication of this feature article, The National Christmas Center in Paradise has permanently closed.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Are you one of those people who cringes at the thought of Christmas and all the preparation that comes along with it? Or, are you the kind of person who soaks up every moment of the Christmas season, wishing it could last all year long? If you just love everything about the holiday season, journey to this magical place in Pennsylvania where it’s Christmas all year around.

Reclaim the childhood magic of Christmas when you visit The National Christmas Center in Paradise.

Stroll back through the decades as you explore the 22,000 square feet of the Christmas wonderland. Peek into window displays that will conjure memories of Christmases past.

Discover how Santa has evolved over the centuries as you view the more than 500 images of the man himself.

Slip into Santa's Workshop for a firsthand view of the elves hard at work, preparing gifts for good little boys and girls all over the world. The animated exhibit, of course, also features Santa.

Venture into Woolworth's in the 1950's, a magical display that shows off original store fixtures and merchandise from the 1930's through the 1950's.

Wander through other such popular exhibits as 1950's Christmas morning, Christmas around the World, Tudor Towne Animated, and Street of Memories.

Snap a photo of a forlorn Scrooge with a famous elf on his shoulder and...

Marvel at the First Christmas, O Holy Night, and the Art of the Nativity exhibits. The latter features creches from around the world, some dating back 200 years.

Browse the thousands of Christmas items for sale at the gift shop. Among the most popular product lines include Merck Family's Old World Christmas and Byer's Choice LTD.

Admission costs $12.50 for adults and seniors and five dollars for children between three and 12. Kids two and under are free.

Embrace the Christmas spirit at the National Christmas Center daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through January 1, 2018. Holiday hours vary.

Address:

The National Christmas Center
3427 Lincoln Highway
Paradise, PA 17562
717-442-7950
Click here for more information.

Get into the Christmas spirit any time of the year when you visit The National Christmas Center, a magical place in Pennsylvania where it’s Christmas all year around. Start your Christmas shopping early this year with a visit to The Christmas Factory in East Stroudsburg.

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