Our Story

For generations, Christmas has been about more than decorations. It's about gathering with family, honoring traditions, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

At The Christmas Shoppe, we've been privileged to be a part of those moments for 57 years.

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, our family-owned business has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world who come to experience the magic of Christmas—no matter the season.

What began as a small Christmas shop has grown into two destination retail stores filled with thousands of carefully selected ornaments, heirloom-quality nutcrackers, German cuckoo clocks, collectible villages, Santa figures, and unique Christmas treasures from artisans and renowned makers around the world.

But while our selection has grown, our purpose has never changed.

We believe the ornaments you choose today become tomorrow's family heirlooms. The nutcracker on your mantel becomes part of your family's Christmas story. The ornament your child picks out on vacation becomes the one they hang on their own tree decades later.

Those are the traditions that matter.

For 57 years, families have returned to The Christmas Shoppe to celebrate milestones, continue annual traditions, and find the perfect piece to mark life's special moments. Many of the children who first visited our stores now return with children and grandchildren of their own.

That is both our greatest honor and our greatest responsibility.

Every item in our stores is chosen with care. We seek out exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and collectibles that can be treasured for generations. Whether it's a handcrafted German nutcracker, an authentic Black Forest cuckoo clock, an Old World Christmas ornament, or a Department 56 village, we believe every piece should bring joy year after year.

Being located in Estes Park makes our story even more special. Surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, visitors often tell us that discovering The Christmas Shoppe has become one of the highlights of their vacation. For many families, a trip to Estes Park simply isn't complete without stopping in to see what's new.

As America celebrates 250 years of traditions, we're reminded that the most meaningful traditions aren't found in history books—they're created around dinner tables, beside glowing Christmas trees, and in the simple moments families share together each holiday season.

We're grateful that for more than five decades, you've allowed us to be a small part of those memories.

Whether you're visiting our stores in Estes Park or shopping with us from across the country, we invite you to become part of our story.

Because Christmas isn't just a season.

It's a tradition.

And traditions are meant to be shared.

Welcome to The Christmas Shoppe.