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.

Spirit Christmas stores, a new concept by Spirit Halloween, are now open for business. Six of eight locations across the Northeast began operating this week, while two stores in Bohemia, New York, and Marlton,

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

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

We're only days away from Spirit Halloween disappearing. But what if it stayed around a bit longer? And looked a little jollier? What to know

As the last trick-or-treaters head home and Halloween night comes to a close, one might wonder: What happens to Halloween stores when the costumes and candy vanish?Seasonal retailers like Spirit Halloween have crafted a clever business model that allows them to survive even after the ghosts and goblins are packed away.

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.

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