Roy's Christmasland: A Harrison, NY Man's Passion for Holiday Decorations

The Genesis of Roy's Christmasland

• 💡 Roy Already, the owner of Roy's Christmasland in Harrison, New York, began his holiday display journey around 1973-1974.
• 🧠 He describes himself as a "maniac of Christmas" and a passionate antique collector, which influences his display.

Antique and Vintage Decorations

• 🧩 Many of the ornaments and decorations at Roy's Christmasland are antiques, with some dating back to the 1940s.
• 🛠️ Roy specifically mentions wooden cutouts, popular in the 1950s and 60s, which are now rare and a favorite of his.
• 🎄 He also highlights hammering Santa Claus figures and choir people on the roof from 1976.

Storage and Display Magic

• 📦 Roy explains that he stores his extensive collection in multiple storage sheds in his backyard, humorously noting his backyard resembles a "shed showroom."
• 🌟 A favorite attraction is the reindeer stalls with mechanical reindeer that bob their heads.

Engaging with Visitors

• 💌 Roy maintains an old Santa Claus mailbox from the 1950s, where children can leave letters to Santa.
• ✍️ If a letter includes a return address, he sends a personalized letter back from Santa.
• 😊 He considers himself the "biggest kid on the block" and finds seeing the faces of people, young and old, to be the most gratifying aspect of his work.