Key facts
- Michaels and Hobby Lobby were visited for fall decor shopping in mid-August.
- Michaels' front half was dedicated to Halloween decorations.
- Hobby Lobby focused on general fall and Thanksgiving decor, with no Halloween items.
- Hobby Lobby's founder, David Green, is a devout Christian, influencing the chain's product selection.
- The shopper found Halloween decor at Michaels to be mostly too scary for her preference.
A shopper seeking fall decor found that Michaels and Hobby Lobby offered distinct seasonal selections. In mid-August, Michaels was heavily focused on Halloween, dedicating the front half of its store to spooky items like skull wreaths, creepy garlands, and haunted house displays. The shopper noted that while most of Michaels' Halloween offerings were too scary for her preference, she found some cute, sparkly accents. Hobby Lobby, in contrast, focused on general fall vibes and Thanksgiving, with harvest figures, garlands, and "thankful" signs, and had no Halloween decor in sight. The article suggests this focus may be due to Hobby Lobby's founder, David Green, a devout Christian who has committed the chain to "honoring the Lord," and some Christians do not celebrate Halloween. The shopper, not a fan of the holiday's scary side, found Hobby Lobby's general fall collection promising.