We Never Knew These American Small Towns Existed, and Now We’re Intrigued

We love Christmas and Santa as much as the next person, but we must admit that even we are skeptical about a Christmas-themed town in the desert. However, back in 1940, it sure seemed like a good idea to Nina Talbot. She bought the town in Arizona intending to sell off parcels for home builders. She thought that adding a Christmas theme would attract buyers.

It didn’t work, but it did attract tourists. For several years, people would flock to this not-so-winter wonderland to enjoy a piece of the holidays all year round. However, business started to decline by the 1970s, and by the mid-90s, every business had gone under. Today, you can still drive through and see the abandoned Christmas buildings.