Spirit Christmas opens first Pinellas County location in Clearwater

Spirit Christmas opened at 2522 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater on Monday, marking the first time the holiday-specific retail concept has entered Pinellas County. The store serves as the sole location for the Tampa Bay Area in the company's 2026 expansion.

Spirit Christmas is a seasonal spin-off of Spirit Halloween, the retailer known for occupying vacant storefronts during the autumn months. The holiday concept launched with a limited number of stores in 2024 and 2025 before scaling up its footprint across the United States this year.

The merchandise mix shifts focus from the costumes that dominate the Halloween version to a wider array of apparel and decorations. The store stocks matching reindeer pajamas, children's outfits, holiday sweaters, and hats alongside a large selection of indoor and outdoor decor items.

Inventory includes inflatables, string lights, yard signs, tree ornaments, and kitchenware. The shop also features plush toys, bathroom and wall decorations, and licensed products from properties such as Peanuts, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and A Christmas Story.

A major draw for customers is the animatronics collection, which ranges from Snoopy and Frosty the Snowman to a seven-and-a-half-foot-tall Krampus figure. Shoppers can browse the store in person or purchase items online.

The Clearwater location operates with extended hours compared to the standard holiday schedule. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.