Amid the paint, power tools and 99-piece wrench and ratchet sets, the aisles at Home Depot are filled this holiday season with wrapping paper, snow villages and artificial Christmas trees.

“I was a little surprised when I walked in,” said Alice Yoder, of Charlotte, N.C., Home Depot circular in hand, as she scanned the holiday section for a pre-lit Christmas wreath advertised for $59.99. “I knew Home Depot had a huge selection of lights and trees, but the Santas, and other home decor, that I didn’t expect.”