The gas lamps glow, chestnuts roast on an open fire, and Victorian carolers sing Christmas songs along Historic Main Street at Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®. Bring home the magic and whimsy of the festival year round with official Christmas Traditions® merchandise. Purchase these items and more in-person at the St. Charles Tourism Center at 230 S Main Street or at the online store. With new designs released every year, there’s always plenty to choose from—including a few items available exclusively in person. Whether you’re looking for a gift, or just treating yourself, these pieces allow you to hold on to the whimsical holiday spirit year round.
SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRTS
NUTCRACKER ARMY
March into this season with the Nutcracker Army T-Shirt. New in 2025, this t-shirt is a bold salute to the iconic guardian of Christmas Traditions® (who is located at the OPO Plaza). This t-shirt matches the Land of Sweets theme of this year’s Festival Guide (grab your free copy at the Tourism Center or at select locations along Main Street). Join the ranks of festive fun with this Christmas Traditions® tee.
A GHOSTLY GOOD TIME “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” STROLL T-SHIRT
Get into the spirit(s) of the season with the 2025 “A Christmas Carol” Stroll tee, the first-ever of the collection to feature the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. These three iconic figures are the heart of Dickens’ timeless tale, guiding Scrooge and all of us, through reflection, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. Designed in a charming storybook style, wear this t-shirt as you wander through the tale, and let the ghosts guide your way!
WASSAIL TAVERN T-SHIRT
Raise a toast to tradition with the Wassail Tavern T-Shirt! Introduced in 2023, this tee is inspired by the cozy, cider you can find at one of the most beloved stops at Christmas Traditions®. The eight merry milkmaids of “12 Days of Christmas” fame stepped away from their milking stools to open up a traveling tavern specializing in wassail right here at Christmas Traditions®. This tee is perfect for anyone who loves old-world cheer – we hear it pairs well with a cup of warm wassail!
KRAMPUS T-SHIRTS
Add some delightful holiday mischief into your wardrobe with the exclusive Christmas Traditions® Krampus t-shirt collection. Highlighting the furry, punitive partner of Saint Nicholas in Bavarian and Austrian culture, the Krampus collection features the classic Gruss Vom Krampus design (2024), the fan-favorite Krampus Karnival design (2023) (that has sold out except for medium and large sizes), and new for 2025, the Krampus G.O.A.T. design. Each tee celebrates the quirky, folkloric fun that only Krampus can bring to the holidays. Get your favorites before they disappear in the night!
NICE LIST T-SHIRT VS NAUGHTY LIST T-SHIRT
Are you on the naughty list or the nice list this year? Add a playful twist to your holiday style with the Naughty List t-shirt and the Nice List t-shirt. Embrace your mischievous side or proudly proclaim your spot on Santa’s nice list with a Christmas Traditions® twist. Introduced in 2022, the Nice List tee is still available in all sizes, while the Naughty List tee is only available in medium, large, XXL, and XXXL. Rep your favorite Legends of Christmas, no matter how good or mischievous they are.
LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY TEES
Celebrate the legacy of one of the most charming holiday festivals in the country with the exclusive 45th Anniversary and 50th Anniversary Christmas Traditions® Long Sleeve T-Shirts. Each shirt honors decades of characters, carolers, and holiday memories along Historic Main Street and are a great way to layer up for the cold weather. These commemorative designs were only made during their milestone seasons, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!
CREWNECK SWEATSHIRTS
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS® LOGO SWEATSHIRT
Introduced in 2024, the Christmas Traditions® Logo Sweatshirt wraps you in festival charm with the bold, ornate logo on the chest. It’s a great way to show off your festival pride, and spark conversation. I get compliments almost every time I wear mine!
BLUE CREW SWEATSHIRT
New in 2025, stay toasty with the official Blue Crew Anniversary Sweatshirt. Everyone’s favorite icy mischief-maker, Jack Frost, is celebrating his 20th year with Christmas Traditions®, and what better way to celebrate him than with a blue crewneck? Show love to a beloved member of the festival who has made hundreds of joyful memories for guests from around the globe for two decades. Perfect for volunteers, super fans, and anyone who wants a little chill with their cheer; join the Blue Crew this year.
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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS® TRADING CARD BINDERS
Keep your Christmas Traditions® commemorative card collection organized with the official festival Trading Card Binder. An instant fan-favorite when first introduced in 2024, this binder protects your character cards while showcasing them in a format worthy of the memories they hold. Doodles of Christmas Traditions® characters and landmarks drawn by a festival member cover the front and spine to help make your bookshelf even merrier. Perfect for preserving years of holiday memories or your first set of cards, this binder is the ultimate way to store, display, and relive the joy of Christmas Traditions® for years to come.