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The Christmas Shop Delighting visitors and locals since 1961, The Christmas Shop is the oldest holiday shop on the East Coast. Open every day EXCEPT Christmas

Our selection, curated over 6 decades, features unique ornaments and collectibles from regional, American and international artisans. The Christmas Shop is well known for regional ornaments, especially representing Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia, but we also have items from other Mid-
Atlantic and Southern designers. We are one of Byers' Choice oldest distributors, and our Byers' collection is always fabulous! Chief among our international specialties are our Russian carved figures, Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls and German Smokers (yes, we have incense for the Smokers!). Our Olde World painted glass ornament collection is the largest in the region. We also carry many international small artisan design houses:
Carved from olive wood which has been harvested in Bethlehem
Vietnamese inlaid wood
Egyptian Museum blown and etched glass
Authentic Imperial Cloisonne from China

If you have a favorite pet, sport, hobby, musical instrument or holiday story . . . we have the perfect ornament for your tree or your collection!

Ashley couldn't resist.
10/29/2026

Ashley couldn't resist.

They are FINALLY HERE!! We officially have porch geese! ⏳
10/29/2026

They are FINALLY HERE!! We officially have porch geese!

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With so much having happened over the past few days, you wouldn't believe the number of pictures to go through! They wi...
10/26/2026

With so much having happened over the past few days, you wouldn't believe the number of pictures to go through! They will all be posted this week!

❤️ From all of us at The Christmas Shop, THANK YOU! ❤️What a wonderful weekend! We are so grateful to everyone who joine...
10/25/2026

❤️ From all of us at The Christmas Shop, THANK YOU! ❤️

What a wonderful weekend! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for our very first Meet the Maker event with Glenn Crider of TRC Designs.

It was such a pleasure to welcome you into the shop, share the artistry behind these special pieces, and watch you discover the stories and craftsmanship that make them so meaningful. Thank you for spending part of your weekend with us, supporting our event, and helping us make this first Meet the Maker such a special occasion.

A heartfelt thank-you to Glenn A. Crider for sharing his incredible work and taking the time to meet and sign nutcrackers and ornaments for our guests.

This is what makes our little corner of Williamsburg so special: the people, the traditions, and the memories we create together. 🎄

Thank you for being part of our story. We can't wait to welcome you back to The Christmas Shop! ❤️

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🇺🇸✨ When history meets the magic of Christmas! 🎄You never know who might stop by The Christmas Shop in Colonial Williams...
10/24/2026

🇺🇸✨ When history meets the magic of Christmas! 🎄

You never know who might stop by The Christmas Shop in Colonial Williamsburg! During today’s Meet the Maker event, Mr. Glenn Crider had a surprise visitor — none other than Benjamin Franklin himself! 😉

Some moments simply can’t be planned, and this delightful encounter was one of them. A little history, a little holiday magic, and a memory we won’t soon forget!

Glenn A. Crider is a superstar! He is in the building folks! Come say hi, buy a nutcracker or an ornament, get it sign...
10/24/2026

Glenn A. Crider is a superstar! He is in the building folks! Come say hi, buy a nutcracker or an ornament, get it signed!

🎄✨ TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨🎄The wait is over! Join us TODAY at The Christmas Shop in Merchant Square for a very special Meet ...
10/24/2026

🎄✨ TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨🎄

The wait is over! Join us TODAY at The Christmas Shop in Merchant Square for a very special Meet the Maker event with Mr. Glenn Crider of TRC Designs! 🎁

🕰️ Today, Saturday, October 24 | 3–6 PM

Meet the talented craftsman behind these beautiful nutcrackers and so much more! Mr. Crider will be here to meet you personally and sign both nutcrackers and ornaments. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet the artist, hear a little about his craft, and take home a truly special piece of Christmas tradition.

Whether you're a longtime collector or simply love the magic of Christmas, we'd love to see you!

📍 The Christmas Shop
Merchant Square, Williamsburg, VA

✨ Make a little time for a little Christmas magic. We'll see you this afternoon! 🎄❤️

It's homecoming weekend! The parade is getting set up and the Merchants Square is buzzing with energy! We love this ti...
10/23/2026

It's homecoming weekend! The parade is getting set up and the Merchants Square is buzzing with energy! We love this time of year!

We are all ready for TOMORROW! We know the nutcrackers are the goal, but we also have many beautiful ornaments for peop...
10/23/2026

We are all ready for TOMORROW! We know the nutcrackers are the goal, but we also have many beautiful ornaments for people to take home. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Glenn A. Crider you better bring a lot of markers to sign everything!

Thank you everyone for making our Free Gift such a success!
10/23/2026

Thank you everyone for making our Free Gift such a success!

Address

405 W Duke Of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, VA
23185

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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+17572292514

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