The tradition of Spirit Halloween started over 40 years ago as a pop-up shop in a mall in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now, the company is expanding its reach and holiday offerings with Spirit Christmas, bringing joy and merriment to communities across the country.

"Discover thousands of stocking stuffers, holiday apparel, fun gifts, unique décor, plus all the special trimmings for creating an unforgettable Christmas," Spirit Christmas adve

The newest holiday temporary retail chain opened a storefront in the Millcreek Mall at 5800 Peach St. at the former A.C. Moore location.

A flagship Spirit Christmas store in May's Landing, New Jersey, was expected to be the first to open. Marlton and Brick Township will also be opening locations in the Philadelphia region.

Spirit Halloween has announced that Dartmouth will be one of the eight Spirit Christmas locations opening in November.

As Christmas approaches and the holiday season is about to start, many people are looking for things to do and shows to see this winter to fully embrace the holiday spirit.

It's time to start spreading Christmas cheer as two of the eight inaugural Spirit Christmas stores throughout the Northeast are now open in New York.