Always Christmas

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This used to be a place that rivaled Bronner’s but now is a Kitschathon of the scary things that happen when Christmas is interpreted by the Chinese. Garish, crazy combinations of colors and ideas (pink poodles in can-​can skirts as ornaments, football-​shaped elephants, cross-​eyed elves, etc.) are thrown onto tables with garage sale panache, their only draw a $ 3 Super Sale sign!
Cobwebby trees and faded plush does not inspire Christmas dreams, unless it’s of the Addams Family variety. I walked the entire place before I found a haven of sanity. Their Dept. 56 area is a large room with scenes lovingly sent out and lit. They even have «A Christmas Story» complete with the leg lamp and the Chinese restaurant! Clothique Santas are also a great choice-​some are geared for After Christmas with Santa dressed in bathing suit and flip flops, others have him working a Hula Hoop or golfing. The details are great and the Santas have real personality!
Take your chances, it’s close to Great Lakes Crossing, and you won’t waste your time if you want Dept.56! They are having a Member Event in March!