The Christmas Attic

03/05/2020

Hi everyone. As you may have heard or seen, The Christmas Attic has closed its doors.

My mother Nita opened around 1970 in the corner of the second floor, and I know she could have never imagined it would carry so much happiness for so many people. She would have loved that everyone has continued their tradition to bring their kids and grandkids year after year.

Without all of our loyal, amazing customers, we wouldn’t have made it through the decades (almost 50 years!) I am so proud that the business stayed completely in our family, and I know she would be too.

Enjoy a few old pictures of some of the wonderful people who made The Christmas Attic happen. We have truly loved every moment of it.

With love,

Fay and Chris

12/23/2019

Our Christmas sale starts today!
30% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE! It's not too late to pick up some more gifts for Christmas!

No exclusions! This includes all our German smokers, nutcrackers, and pyramids! And ornaments, decorations, and everyday gifts!

Nativities, night lights, and tree toppers are 40% off!

11/27/2019

We have an AMAZING sale coming up! This ENTIRE weekend, Friday through Sunday, everything will be 20% OFF! No exclusions!

This means Christopher Radko, German Smokers and Nutcrackers, Byers Choice, Nativities, Russian Nesting Dolls are 20% off! Along with everything else we sell! Ornaments, miniature trees, tree toppers, decorations!

It’s not to early to shop for Christmas gifts!

11/26/2019

We have an amazing Black Friday sale coming this weekend…more details tomorrow! Here’s some hints at what we’ll have discounted….

07/19/2019

Only 48 more days until the 2019 NFL season starts! We have EVERY team’s ornament available right now! 🤩 🏈

07/07/2019

Remember, our ENTIRE STORE is 20% OFF!! Today is the last day, don't miss out!

07/06/2019

We've got some amazing things on sale for this 4th of July weekend! 20% OFF the ENTIRE store! Get ahead on your Christmas shopping or pick up some perfect summer gifts!

We are open from 10am to 5pm all weekend!

07/05/2019

Don’t forget our massive July 4th sale goes all weekend!! Until Sunday, July 7th, we are putting the ENTIRE STORE on sale! 20% off EVERYTHING! No exclusions!

07/04/2019

We are having a massive sale this weekend!

From TODAY, July 4th, to Sunday, July 7th, the ENTIRE STORE will be 20% OFF! Nothing is off limits! This includes your favorite brands like Christopher Radko🎆, Old World Christmas🎄, Jim Shore 🎅🏽, Catstudio State Glasses and Towels🇺🇸, WINE!!🍷 , and more!

We’ll be closing early at 3pm on July 4th. Every other day will be our regular hours, 10am to 5pm.

❄️ Be warned, we don’t have any German nutcrackers in stock yet! But we DO have some smokers and pyramids 😉 ❄️

10/18/2017

The Christmas Attic - Seasonal Sales Associate job - The Christmas Attic - Alexandria, VA

We are hiring for the season! There's only 68 more days until Christmas! You can reach out directly to [email protected], fill out an application in store, or apply on Indeed!

October 13, 2017 - The Christmas Attic - Seasonal Sales Associate - p The Christmas Attic has been a staple of Old Town Alexandria shopping for over 40 years. This is a fun place to work, but we do work hard! /p p We

04/04/2017

We've got the 2017 Official White House Christmas Ornament! This year's design is reminiscent of the life and legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt, including his beloved dog, Fala, who is pictured on the back enjoying the holidays with a Christmas tree and presents!

03/21/2017

We are completely restocked in spring and summer Solmate Socks! Their new color, Freesia, is sure to put a little kick in your step as spring begins!

Solmate Socks have always been one of our favorites, but we now have these Socktinis for babies! Now get the same wonderful colors and patterns in teeny-tiny, adorable baby sizes! These come in sets of five; two pairs and a spare!

Crafted with care in the USA from recycled cotton. Life's too short for matching socks!

03/10/2017

The cherry blossoms are almost here!

03/06/2017

All of our Hand in Hand products are now on sale for 20% off! We've got their bath salts, bar soaps, candles, sugar scrubs, and lip balms! This sale also includes the Espere Collection, which has great hand soaps, lotions, and candles.

To date, this brand has donated 437,000 bars of soap to children in the developing world through their Buy a Bar, Give a Bar & Clean Water programs!

02/20/2017

The George Washington Birthday Celebration is today from 1pm to 3 pm! We are only two blocks from the route and it's a beautiful day! While you're here, adventure with George Washington or John Carlyle and follow this self-guided scavenger hunt that will take you all over Alexandria's most historic spots! Great for kids. Available only at The Christmas Attic for just $4!

We are open until 5 pm today!

02/18/2017

Balloons or bubblegum? The sun is finally out today! Have a great weekend!

02/13/2017

Love is in the air...we've updated our Christmas window! It's full of all things wonderful and pink. Also some hints of future cherry blossom festivities! Looking for last minute Valentine's Day gifts? Stop by today or tomorrow, mention this post, and receive 10% off your entire purchase!

02/09/2017

On this lovely February day, we are completely restocked with the amazing catstudio state glasses and towels! Call to place an order or stop in to get your favorite states while they're still available! Don't forget we can ship anywhere within the continental U.S.! We are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

09/27/2016

Stop by and check out our spooky Halloween goodies! We are open until 9 p.m. today!

09/21/2016

Stop by this week to participate in the Old Town Boutique District Shop & Stroll! Our giveaway for this will be a Bath Fizz by Truly-Life.

08/17/2016

Join Don Manthey at Dolci Gelati in Old Town Alexandria to support his 200+ mile ride for YSC and women with cancer! Eric at Dolci Gelati will be donating part of all purchases. If you don't want gelato, you can still donate through Don, or visit https://east.ysctourdepink.org/Donmanthey . Enjoy some delicious gelato while supporting a great cause!

12/31/2015

Hours for the next few days:

New Year's Eve 10-4
New Year's Day CLOSED
Saturday, January 2 10-5
Sunday, January 3 11-5
Monday & Tuesday, January 4 & 5 CLOSED FOR INVENTORY
Winter Hours begin Wednesday, January 6:
Monday - Saturday 10-5
Sunday 11-5

11/26/2015

Happy Thanksgiving from The Christmas Attic and Urban Attic! We are so thankful for our loyal customers who make every day so special! Enjoy your feasts! We'll be open on Black Friday from 6am to 9pm! What are you thankful for?

11/14/2015

Timeline photos

11/11/2015

Join us this Saturday for our Annual Holiday Open House! Some of the festivities include a wine tasting, a book signing by Pat Palermino, and a little something from Dolci Gelati! Come by from 11am to 3pm for holiday snacks, door prizes, and free gifts with every purchase! Bring your friends for some holiday cheer!

11/11/2015

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day! Stop by The Christmas Attic or Urban Attic with your military ID to receive 10% off your entire purchase! We are open from 10am to 9pm.

11/06/2015

Wine tasting tonight from 5-6:30pm.

11/06/2015

Have you ever thought The Christmas Attic would be a great place to work? Well you are in luck...We are hiring for the Christmas season. Give us a call at 703-548-2829 or email [email protected].
Come join the team.

10/23/2015

The Halloween wine tasting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to illness. It has been rescheduled for next Friday.

10/20/2015

Let the wine tasting begin!!
This Friday evening from 5:00-6:30pm we are having a Halloween wine tasting. Come join us.

08/26/2015

Stop by The Christmas Attic and browse our selection of Margaret Furlong ornaments!

Margaret Furlong Designs began twenty years ago in a small Midwestern studio. Drawing on her background in painting, pottery, and sculpture, she sought to use her creative talents to celebrate God and the beauties of nature.

While working on a set of dishes with a shell motif, Margaret Furlong studied her drawings and castings of shell images that were scattered about her studio. Moved by the incredible simplicity and beauty of this elegant natural form, she began combining several shell forms - adding a molded face, a textured coil, and a tapered trumpet. The result was her very first shell angel ornament which was introduced in 1980.

08/23/2015

The Christopher Radko Company is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary in 2015! Christopher Radko Ornaments are mouth blown & hand painted in Poland.

The Christmas Attic is open from 10am to 9pm today.

08/19/2015

The Steinbach Family has been creating handmade German wooden Steinbach ornaments for two centuries.These are Christmas favorites, with true craftsmanship you will treasure. Handcrafted from wood and imported from Germany.

The Christmas Attic is open from 10am to 9pm today!

08/16/2015

Come visit The Christmas Attic and see our festive crackers!

Christmas crackers are a traditional Christmas favorite in the UK. They were first made in about 1845-1850 by a London sweet maker called Tom Smith. He had seen the French 'bon bon' sweets (almonds wrapped in pretty paper). He came back to London and tried selling sweets like that in England and also included a small motto or riddle in with the sweet. But they didn't sell very well.

However, one night, while he was sitting in front of his log fire, he became very interested by the sparks and cracks coming from the fire. Suddenly, he thought what a fun idea it would be, if his sweets and toys could be opened with a crack when their fancy wrappers were pulled in half!

We are open from 11am to 6pm today!

08/12/2015

The Christmas Attic is pleased to present to you Willhelm Schweizer's German, handpainted, pewter ornaments.

Schweizer Pewter is made in Diessen am Ammersee, a little town southwest of Munich. A family owned firm for over 200 years, the pewter used is made as precisely as it was from the beginning and the workmanship is superb. Each pewter piece is cast in two pieces of slate and hand carved in a negative relief. The two pieces are pressed together and then filled with hot, liquid pewter. The slates are opened and the figure is created. They are hand cleaned and painted with enamel paints.

We are open from 10am to 9pm today!