Christmas in America, the family owned business that creates and stores many of the iconic holiday decorations seen in New York City (think Macy's and the angels at Rockefeller Center), and around the world is ready for the season.
The 12,000 square foot showroom is located in Mount Vernon.
For the past three years, CEO Dan Casterella has opened the doors to the public to walk through a display called Holiday Lane for a fee, with all proceeds going to three Mount Vernon charities.
In the past three years, the Youth Community Outreach Program, (Y-cop), Northeast Stem Starter Academy, and Mount Vernon Boys and Girl's Club have received more than $200,000.
This year Christmas in America has made some changes.
"The Holiday Experience at Christmas in America" is now open.
Visitors can shop and enjoy the displays without paying for admission.
There is 12,000 square feet of store and photo ops, over 3,000 products on site to purchase including many coveted collectibles, visits with Santa are also free, but visitors are encouraged to make a donation of any amount that will go directly to the three organizations.
A total of 10 percent of all sales will go to the three organizations.
This weekend, if you go and mention News 12's own Lisa LaRocca you can get a 15 percent discount off anything you buy and the three charities will get 20 percent of the sales!
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Santa joins Lisa LaRocca on Holiday Lane
Christmas in America donates to local Mount Vernon charities