Paradise, Pennsylvania - National Christmas Center

A 20,000 sq. ft. family attraction and museum dedicated to the magic, memories, history and traditions of Christmas. Twelve main galleries include "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," "The First Christmas," "Woolworth's 5&10," "Emporium," "Santa's North Pole Workshop and Reindeer Barn," "TudorTowne" animated storybook village, "Pennsylvania Christmas," "Amish Christmas," "Toyland" train mountain under a giant Christmas tree, "Christmas 1944 - the War Years," and "The Art of the Nativity." Realistic life-sized figures, thousands of antiques and collectibles, fun for all ages. Take a walk from Nazareth to Bethlehem in authentically-recreated settings.

Looks like an Outlet from outside, but it's magic inside! [jennifer, 06/22/2006]

[RA: There are fair weather Christmas attractions in nearly every state these days, yet this one sounds like it goes over the top to spread a special holiday cheer. ]

My husband and I went here after I saw it on the Food Network's Christmas Top 5 Special 2003. This place was amazing. Every room is something different. We were there about 2 hours, and still didn't see everything there. The owner, Jim Morrison, was very nice, and was available to answer questions from anyone. If you go to Lancaster during the Holiday season, this is a must see. [Andrea Ritter, 08/14/2004]

[RA: The National Christmas Center is an "attraction," with religious dioramas, exhibits on historical Santa Claus, Tudor Towne, Toy Land, etc. ]