Christmas in New York - Little Italy — Local services in New York

RACIST experience here with my family - December 7, 2024 - My mom was so excited to purchase an ornament and get our names written on it… as my mom placed the ornament down on the table of the lady who was working the personalization desk, the lady simply looked up at my mom and said “I can’t write long names on here” (my mom and I had been speaking in Spanish to each other first) so my mom looks at me confused and back at the attendant. She then tells the worker “Ohh okay no problem, there is no long names.” The worker then proceeds to make a RACIST ASSUMPTION and says “Okay well Im letting you know. I cant do a long names like Maria Victoria or whatever on here.” My mom looks confused again and says “okay.. no one has a long name.” (My mom is non confrontational and too nice) So I immediately tell my mom to leave the ornament and to not accept that RACIST behavior but my mom opted to just do a letter of each name and still purchase the ornament from this establishment. I spoke with a cashier who claimed to be the “assistant manager” and told her of our unpleasant experience and she simply apologized and said she could rewrite it for us. I told her “no thank you. I simply want to let you know that is unacceptable and they should not allow that in a place like this.” My mom was looking to purchase more items and statues but I said no. So just a fair warning...

Visiting a Christmas shop in Little Italy during a summer trip was a surreal experience, it felt like stepping into a winter wonderland in the middle of New York’s heat.

The store is fully dedicated to holiday decorations and is packed with everything you can imagine, colorful ornaments to New York-themed souvenirs like caps, stickers, and gift items.

What really stands out is the sheer variety of decorations. There are countless types of Santas, celebrating inclusion with diverse representations, along with a wide selection of Disney characters and other figures from pop culture. Whether you’re a fan of classic Christmas, animated favorites, or modern collectibles, there’s something for everyone.

The shop itself is large, bright, and neatly organized, making it easy to explore. That said, prices are high, small ornaments start around $10, and some items can reach $300+, It’s clearly a tourist-area markup.

For serious holiday décor enthusiasts or anyone seeking a unique New York ornament, this is one of the few places in the city with such variety. Casual shoppers may find similar items online for less, but if you love Christmas, enjoy browsing, and don’t mind the premium, this Little Italy gem is a fun and festive stop. Visiting in summer gives it a quirky charm, and during the holiday season, the magic must be...

We visited this shop in Little Italy during the summer, which made it feel a bit surreal since it’s fully dedicated to Christmas decorations. It’s definitely a fun and interesting store, packed with all kinds of holiday ornaments and some New York-themed souvenirs like caps, stickers, and other gift-y items.

The shop is large, well-lit, and nicely organized but the prices are extremely high. Small ornaments start around $10–15 and can go all the way up to $200–300, which felt pretty outrageous, especially when many items are labeled “Made in China.” It felt like a big markup just because it’s in a touristy area.

That said, the selection is impressive. If you’re a serious fan of Christmas decorations or want a very specific New York ornament, this is probably one of the few places in the city with this much variety. Personally, I wouldn’t go back I think you can find similar items online for way less. But if you’re into holiday decor and don’t mind the prices, it’s...