Overview

• Spirit Christmas lists 30 temporary locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
• Chicago-area sites include Bloomingdale (former HHGregg, opening in November), Joliet (former Party City, October), Naperville (former Bed Bath & Beyond, November) and Merrillville, Indiana (former JoAnn, October).
• Michigan will get two stores with November openings, including 43570 W Oaks Dr. in Novi and another in Grand Rapids.
• Company listings show October or November opening windows, with many stores lacking firm dates and full product details.
• Stores are billed as immersive experiences with a life-sized Peppermint Village, holiday décor and gifts, and Santa photo visits, with online reservations available at select locations such as Bloomingdale and Joliet.