holiday

Holiday shoppers expected to be less cheap this year

There are signs the chill on holiday spending is beginning to thaw. Consumers may not be giving gifts like it's 2006 again (before the Great Recession), but new surveys suggest some will spend a bit... more »

Carroll Hospital Center gift shop unveils holiday transformation

Westminster, MD - The Carroll Hospital Center gift shop is re-opening its doors today after being transformed into a winter wonderland.Since Friday, the three windows of the gift shop have been covered with brown paper... more »

Myrtle Beach Chamber launches holiday season’s “Shop Local” campaign

Myrtle Beach, SC - Shopping locally this holiday season will yield more than big savings to shoppers. Through the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's Shop Local campaign, shoppers will have the chance to save... more »

Summit’s Santa Claus Shop needs help to serve needy

Summit, NJ - The Santa Claus Shop will open its doors to area families, providing its 44th consecutive year of complimentary holiday shopping. The shop serves more than 500 low-income families and senior citizens from... more »

21st Annual Starlight Santa Event

Sutton, MA - On Friday evening November 5, 2010 Vaillancourt Folk Art will introduce the lowest numbers of the 2010 "Starlight Santa". Judi Vaillancourt will be in the gallery on Friday and Saturday to number... more »

Check it out: Canterbury Gardens

The place: Canterbury GardensYou would think you just walked through a portal and into the North Pole after stepping inside the Canterbury Gardens Gift Shop in Escondido.This seasonal gift store sells elaborate décor, dishware and... more »

Spending Up for Halloween

Panama City, FL — Spending is expected to reach close to $6 billion this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation.It's a welcome relief for retailers — who are still suffering from the worst economy... more »

Christmasworld: festive lighting in fashion: tips for saving energy indoors and outdoors

When the days draw in and the temperature falls, the yearning for fairy lights, candle arches and Christmas lighting grows. And, in the coming season, the focus will remain on quality and design. "The homing... more »