In Santa Claus, Arizona, Christmas wasn't just a once a year activity — it was a year-round ordeal. You read that right. Arizona is home to a ghost town that was once a bustling tourist ...

Arizona erased Santa Claus from the official state map in 1991, and the Christmas Tree Inn closed two years later. The ghost town's buildings fell apart and became a hot spot for graffiti.

Christmas is just around the corner, and one Arizona location has historically celebrated more than the rest of them. In Santa Claus, Arizona, Christmas wasn't just a once a year activity — it ...

Over time, the popular roadside attraction deteriorated. Arizona erased Santa Claus from the official state map in 1991, and the Christmas Tree Inn closed two years later. The ghost town's buildings ...