Holiday Experience At American Christmas Returns For 2025, And The Elves Decided It Is Now Free

MOUNT VERNON, NY — If holiday sticker shock is getting you down, there is some big news from Santa's favorite place south of the North Pole.

For the past three years, American Christmas, in Mount Vernon, has famously turned its showroom into a winter wonderland called Holiday Expereince, with 100 percent of net ticket sales going to support three local nonprofit organizations. The one-of-a-kind Christmas in America store is the largest Christmas shop in Westchester County.

However, the company realized that for some, the ticket price became a deterrent to experiencing the holiday magic. So, the elves at American Christmas decided that their Christmas in America store would be a free Holiday Experience this year.

"We heard from many people who said they wanted to shop and see the magnificent displays but not pay a ticket price, so we eliminated the tickets and made it easy for everyone to come and enjoy this holiday experience," Dan Casterella, CEO of American Christmas, explained.

Expanded from 1,000 to 12,000 square feet, the immersive holiday destination with "18-foot ceilings adorned with dazzling decor" offers visitors the chance to take amazing holiday photos as well as shop for holiday decorations, with 10 percent of all sales supporting the same three local organizations as before: the Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club, the Northeast STEM Starter Academy of Mt. Vernon, and the Youth Community Outreach Program of Mount Vernon.

With over 3,000 holiday items available, Christmas in America says that it offers something for every style and celebration. Guests can shop for:

• Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands in all sizes
• Shatterproof and glass Ornaments, including Polish glass and custom designs
• Outdoor decorations, tabletop displays, lights, stars, and toppers
• Exclusive collectible brands, including Ditz Design, Mark Roberts, Old World Christmas, Kurt Adler, Katherine's Collection, Christopher Radko, Jay Strongwater, and more

In addition, Santa will return and families who would like to take photos with the jolly guy can make a donation of any amount. Santa will be visiting on November 28, 29, 30, and on December on 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. Hours will be Fridays from 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays from noon-5 p.m., and Sundays from 9:30 a.m-noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, visit the American Christmas website.

About American Christmas

Founded in 1968 and acquired by MK Illumination in 2017, American Christmas is the largest provider of festive lighting in the world. For over 50 years, the company has designed and installed some of the most iconic holiday displays across New York City and beyond, including Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Saks, Macy’s, Cartier, and many more. Across the U.S., American Christmas services 30 states, delivering complex and dazzling displays for retail stores, hotels, corporate headquarters, and city centers.