If you thought Spirit Halloween disappearing from empty big-box stores was eerie, get ready for something even stranger: Spirit is doing Christmas now. Yep, the chain best known for fake blood and polyester capes is rolling out “Spirit Christmas,” complete with lights, ornaments, stocking stuffers, and even Santa photo ops. Where Spirit Christmas Stores Are Opening in IllinoisSpirit Christmas via Facebook, Canva Spirit Christmas via Facebook, Canva loading...Get our free mobile appThis year, Spirit is opening 30 Spirit Christmas stores across 13 states, and Illinois made the cut. Santa Claus Is Part of the DealYes, Santa will be at select Spirit Christmas stores. Spirit Christmas via Facebook, Canva Spirit Christmas via Facebook, Canva loading...From Scares to StockingsAccording to NBC Chicago, last year, Spirit tested the Christmas concept with only 10 stores nationwide.