<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1fHUcQ_1GzQros200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1fHUcQ_1GzQros200" width="833" height="625" ><figcaption>Delisa and Robert Swanson have realized a dream by opening up a year-round Christmas store on the historic courthouse square. Andi Luna | Hood County News</figcaption></figure>“Why can’t it be Christmas all year?” is something countless children and many adults have wondered, and a new store on Granbury’s courthouse square will make it possible in at least one part of the community.Robert and Delisa Swanson opened Swanson’s Christmas Shoppe Nov. 7, making a longtime dream come true for the owners and offering holiday cheer throughout the year.The Swansons’ own story sounds like a movie: high school sweethearts who drifted apart rekindle their love after decades apart, move from the big city to Granbury and open a Christmas store.Robert worked as a long-haul truck driver who had sought to reconnect with Delisa years earlier, and she was firmly entrenched in the accounting world of corporate America in Dallas. The couple finally did reconnect, got married in June 2023 and moved to Hood County.After he was targeted in a road rage accident in Dallas, Robert and Delisa decided a smaller, friendlier locale would be better. Although they were married, he continued driving a truck until one day realizing time together was too important.“We moved from Dallas and wondered, ‘What are we going to do now?’” Delisa said.Robert had long wanted to open a business and considered a Christian bookstore. When traveling, the Swansons had visited several Christmas stores in other states as well as Texas and talked to the owners.“None of them was dissatisfied or regretted having a year-round Christmas store. They all had positive comments,” Robert said. “We knew this is something that could do well in Granbury.”After missing out on a couple of locations on the square, a spot opened between The Fillin’ Station restaurant and Granbury Live entertainment venue at 106 N. Crockett St., and the dream of a Christmas store came true.Robert said he and his wife had considered other locations, “but she was pretty passionate about being on the square. We prayed about it, and when the right location became available, it happened really fast. We’re doing our best to stay grounded.”Why a Christmas store?“We are Christians and love our church — we love celebrating the birthday of Jesus,” Robert said. “Christmas is a special time, and we want to be able to share the joy of it with others all year. As adults, we get caught up in paying bills and the stresses of life. It’s important not to lose that inner child. It’s good to keep in touch with that all year instead of just a few weeks.”Robert said this is his first experience in retail, while Delisa’s family has owned a bookstore and restaurant.“We’re looking forward to meeting people and sharing the Christmas spirit,” he said. “We aren’t here just to sell things.”Delisa said Robert’s vision was unwavering.“He’s a dreamer, and he dreams big,” she said. “To us, this is the perfect place to make it happen. We’ve been here three years and we love the community. The people here are so friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is so different.”The couple prayed and worked hard to realize their dreams, crediting many community members for providing encouragement along the way. They include building owner Ike Thomas, fellow church members and many Hood County residents who have been enthusiastic and supportive of their idea.“We’re looking forward to meeting people here, and it’s been amazing to see how God really has moved mountains,” Delisa said. “Granbury is the best place for this.”The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.</div></body>

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“Why can’t it be Christmas all year?” is something countless children and many adults have wondered, and a new store on Granbury’s courthouse square will make it possible in at least one part of the community. Robert and Delisa Swanson opened Swanson’s Christmas Shoppe Nov. 7, making...

Year-round Christmas shop opens on Granbury square

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