For many of us, Christmas decorating is all about going big. From garland and lights to wreaths, nutcrackers and more, these New Jersey shops are big on unique and often handcrafted holiday décor. Here are some of our favorite Christmas shops all across the state:
NORTH
Holiday Tree Farm
44 Augusta Hill Rd., Augusta
Stop by the Christmas Shop after cutting down your tree for ornaments, wreaths, donuts and snacks.
Perfect Christmas Tree Farm
999 Rte. 22, Phillipsburg
After you pick one of nearly 30 varieties of evergreen trees grown on the property, add fresh garland or a custom-made wreath to your order, then stop by the Christmas Shop for free snacks and free gifts for kids.
CENTRAL
DeVries
2442 Rte. 27, North Brunswick
The goal of the designers here is to make your home intimate and elegant for the holidays. Think ribbons, garland, faux fruits, glitter-tipped pinecones, garland, white pillar candles, glass-glove candleholders, glass candy dishes and crystal ornaments.
Brock Farms Home & Garden World
4189 Rte. 9, Freehold
A local go-to for garden supplies in the spring and summer, come winter, the 40,000-square-foot store turns into a Winter Wonderland with room after room of Christmas trees, collectibles, figurines, Christmas village houses, nutcrackers, The Grinch, wreaths, lawn displays, Santa statues and poinsettias.
Maple Leaf Farms
525 Rte. 9, Manalapan
When visiting the Christmas Wonderland for the Holiday Lights Train Ride, stop inside the market for all your Christmas and Hanukkah needs. The store itself has a country feel with lots of Americana, but the holiday decorations include trees, gnomes, menorahs, ornaments, snacks and candies. Let the smell of donuts and freshly roasted nuts lead you to the snack shop, with its cozy sit-down area.
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm
114 Daum Rd., Manalapan
There are multiple ways to mark the holidays here. Start by cutting down your fresh Christmas tree. Then, check out the indoor and outdoor displays of wreaths, reindeer and Santa displays, lawn signs, snowglobes, ornaments and the new Grinch shop. At night, get tickets for The Village at Anne Ellen, which has a hayride that takes you to a walk-through lights display.
Seasonal World
532 Monmouth Rd., Clarksburg
The summertime HQ gets a makeover for winter, replacing pools with Santas and Christmas trees. There are Disney items, walls of magic globes and candles, giant polar bears and deer, thousands of ornaments, curios filled with nutcrackers, and unique gift ideas – including a selection of high-end quads out back.
A. Casola Farms
178 and 200 Rte. 34, Holmdel
The Winter Wonderland Superstore has novelty items like candy, stockings, candles, bells, arts and crafts, and lawn decorations. At night, come back for the Merry Mile of Lights holiday lights drive-thru.
Keris Tree Farm & Christmas Shop
848 Rte. 524, Allentown
The third-generation, 24-acre Christmas tree farm has been in operation for more than 35 years. The Christmas Shop displays unique ornaments, artisan-made crafts, wreaths, Maine balsam pillows, handmade brass bells, Byers’ Choice Carolers, Fontanini Nativity sets from Italy, mixed bundled greens, holly, winterberry, white pine roping, and decorated and undecorated wreaths.
Amato’s Garden Center
47 Deans Rhode Hall Rd., Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick
Find a pre-lit Christmas tree to match your holiday spirit. on us. Or check out their lights, ornaments, wreaths, collectibles and grave covers.
Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses
112 Federal Rd., Monroe Twp.
In its fourth generation of family farm owners, the greenhouse business shows off its colors during the holiday season. Over 100,000 poinsettias have been planted in different colors and pot sizes, in addition to rows and rows of grave blankets and wreaths made daily, firewood pallets, and Fraser fir Christmas trees. Step inside for an incredible selection of country Christmas decorations.
Stony Brook Gardens
6 Yard Rd., Pennington
The holiday shop has hand-decorated wreaths and Christmas trees on display.
SOUTH
Winterwood Gifts & Christmas Shoppes
526 Washington St., Cape May
3137 Rte. 9 South, Rio Grande
You’ll find a collection of ornaments, candles and gifts themed by baby, beach, nautical, wedding, anniversary, Cape May and Wildwood.
Candle and Christmas Shoppe
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Christmas trees are on display year-round, decorated by theme, and this time of year you can find nutcrackers, hand-painted nativity sets, caroling figures and tons of ornaments (which you can personalize). The collectibles collection includes Dept. 56, Jim Shore, Byer’s Choice, Fontanini, Annalee, Radko, Snowbabies and Disney.
The Mathis House
600 Main St., Toms River
The Jersey Shore-area B&B steps up its Christmas game during the holiday season, decorating throughout its Victorian tea room. There is a year-round Christmas shop on the third floor for all your quaint, nostalgic needs.
Johnson’s Corner Farm
133 Church Rd., Medford
There is a full bakery and farmhouse menu inside the market, which also sells farm-themed candles, decorations and figures – in addition to visits with Santa, and a lighted hayride outside around the farm.
Mia’s Christmas Gallery
755 Asbury Ave., Ocean City
The vibe here is timeless classes mixed with a beach theme. Some of their specific themes include Ocean City, Christmas, food, Jim Shore, Old World and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Green Lea
204 Rte. 73, Voorhees
The patio store opens a Winter Wonderland in December, with the largest display of artificial Christmas trees in South Jersey – and 12 that are designed by professionals. The showroom has a floral department with custom wreaths and garlands, giftware, and a selection of poinsettias.
yuleTIDE Christmas Shop
325 Ninth St., Beach Haven
The boutique-style shop is celebrating its 10th anniversary, bringing a sampling of the North Pole to Long Beach Island in Schooner’s Wharf. They sell Christmas faves like Christopher Radko, Byers Choice, Annalee, Department 56, Disney Village, Jim Shore, Old World Christmas, Noble Gems and New Jersey artist Sandra Sutherland.
Multiple Locations
Fortunoff Backyard Store
Aside from indoor and outdoor furniture, the Holiday Shop has Christmas trees, wreath, garlands, ornaments, lights, tree stands and skirts, and even containers to store your décor.
Spirit Christmas
Six locations in NJ transformed the original Spirit Halloween locations into Christmas stores, selling all sorts of stocking stuffers, holiday apparel, gifts, unique décor, inflatables and all the trimmings.
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