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Top Spots To Shop For Christmas Decorations With The Family In The Denver Area

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Once the Thanksgiving coma wears off, it's time to get that tree set up and start planning for the busy Christmas season ahead. If you are in need of some new decorations, whether you are adding to your current collection or staring a new collection of your own, there are lots of local shops that specialize in the most beautiful and special Christmas goodies that you won't find anywhere else. Forget grabbing a few cases of the same old glass bulbs and strings of lights. Instead, shop for some truly special items that speak to you and your own family traditions. Chances are, you'll find those items at one of these great specialty shops around Denver.

Morrison Country Store
201 Bear Creek Ave.
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-8916
www.morrisoncountrystore.com

A trip to the Morrison Country Store is like taking a trip back in time. It's one of those eclectic shops with a little bit of everything that changes seasonally and offers lots of local crafts. From beautiful handmade candles to stylized snowmen, light-up Christmas decorations, Americana-style decorations and so much more, you'll love the variety and the special feel of each and every item in this shop. It's a haven for anyone who loves folk art, nostalgia, candles and more. There is even an old fashioned candy counter to keep the kids happy as you browse through all of the different items.

St. Nick's Christmas and Collectibles
5221 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-8087
www.stnicks.com

St. Nick's Christmas and Collectibles has been providing holiday cheer in Denver for more than 38 years. You've probably driven past the iconic building with the giant Santa Claus out front many times but if you've never wandered through the 22 rooms full of decorations and trees, then you are really missing out. In fact, once inside, you'll find more than 90 different inspiration trees, personalized ornaments, Christmas collectibles, wreaths, garlands, lights and Christmas villages. Even the kids will love shopping with you as you browse this massive Christmas store, and you just may luck into a quick visit with the Jolly Old Elf himself, depending on when you arrive.

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LeGrue's Christmas Gallery
476 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 744-6275
www.legrueschristmasdenver.com

LeGrue's is known as one of the best florists in Denver but when the holiday season rolls around, the Christmas Gallery takes over for the season. If you are looking for the perfect tree, this is a great place to start. You can get advice from the professionals on what is the best type of tree for your family, while taking into account your space and other limitations within your home. Then head over to the decorations area to find all of the different bulbs, toppers, ornaments and more that you'll need to make your tree the best one yet. And if you are seeking the perfect lights to decorate the outside of your house, LeGrue's has you covered there too, with thousands of twinkling lights to brighten your holiday all month long.

Made In Colorado
4840 W. 29th Ave.
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-7343
www.madeincolorado.com

If you are Colorado proud, then you'll want to stop by the Made in Colorado store to find lots of very special holiday decorations. Inside this quaint shop you'll find beautiful hand-blown glass ornaments, laser-engraved wood ornaments, leaf ornaments and plenty of other fun items to go under the tree as well. Everything within this store is local, with more than 400 different regional artists represented, showing off everything you need to make your tree picture-perfect this holiday season. The store itself gets pretty decked out for the holidays, so one trip will instantly put you in that holiday shopping mood.

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Paulino Gardens
6300 N. Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 429-8062
www.paulinogardens.com

Paulino Gardens is a family-owned business, selling fresh flowers and vegetables since 1960. You'll find all of the staples here for gardening in the spring and summer, but when winter hits, it's time to think about trees and Christmas. And when it comes to your holiday decorations, Paulino Gardens has everything you'll need to create your picturesque holiday escape. You'll find lighted decorations, hundreds of figurines, gingerbread houses, gnomes, ornaments and both artificial and real Christmas trees with all of the skirts, bases and everything else you'll need. If you need to stock up on holiday spirit, this is a great place to start your Christmas shopping.

Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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