It's that time of year again! If you're having a hard time finding local stores with Christmas decorations and ornaments, you're not alone. 

Joanne Ingate
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In today's world, many of us lean towards online shopping, and it might seem like local shops aren't the first choice for festive items.

But don't forget about the charm of nearby stores -- they might have unique treasures to make your holiday decorating extra special. Not to mention, you'll be helping out by buying locally. 

And here's a crowd-sourced list of places mentioned by people online --here are the ones that came up most often:

  • Freehold Raceway Mall Christmas Store: They have a special store just for ornaments, giving your decorations an exclusive touch.
  • Barlows and the Christmas Shop (Opdykes at Point Pleasant Beach): Get into the festive spirit with their seasonal setups.
  • Brocks Farms (Freehold): Known for their holiday displays, this place came up multiple times as a place to go.  
  • Butler's Pharmacy (Point): Surprisingly, people are saying that this pharmacy has a wide selection of ornaments.  
  • Smithville Christmas and Candle Shop: This shop gets several mentions for its awesome holiday offerings.
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  • Downtown Manasquan (Point Boro): Lots of great shops in this area for unique finds.
  • At Home (Brick): People are saying that his place has a large selection of ornaments.
  • Hobby Lobby: A popular recommendation as a go-to place for Christmas items.
  • Forcellatti (35 in Wall Township): This store gets a few mentions for those looking for unique decorations.
  • Destiny Thrift Shop (Brick Blvd): Recognized for its collection of Christmas items. 
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  • Dearborn Farms (Holmdel): Another unique Christmas spot that was mentioned a few times.   
  • Blue Daisy Fashion (Drum Point Plaza in Brick): Another great option mentioned a few times for holiday shopping.

Now that you have this list go ahead and explore these local gems for the perfect ornaments to make your holiday season magical!

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