Holy Hanukkah shoppers!
Last weekend, we had the after-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy or people just eager to get out of the house and away from spending anymore quality time with the relatives, Retail Whiz Andrea Walker said. Now, she says:
This weekend will bring out the Hanukkah crowd.
The Jewish holiday starts Tuesday and many who practice the religion are expected to hit the stores to buy last minutes gifts for the children or traditional items such as menorahs and dreidels.
(Photo courtesy of Barbara J. Feldman and surfnetkids.com)
The crowds won't be nearly as big as Black Friday, or result in the same economic windfall. Those who practice Hanukkah make up just 5 percent of the shopping population, according to the National Retail Federation.
But it's still a crowd that retailers like Wal-Mart cater to. And because Hanukkah falls early this year, it could boost traffic slightly during a time when there is typically a lull in holiday shopping.
Erica Hobby, 34 and from Baltimore, is just one of the shoppers that head out for some Hanukkah shopping this weekend. She will go to the mall and Bed, Bath & Beyond to pick up some last minutes gifts. She's giving mostly gifts such as calenders and mugs with pictures of her daughter Sophie. This is the first Hanukkah for her daughter.
Anyone planning on Hanukkah shopping this weekend? Any tips on which retailers cater to and have the best deals in the area for Hanukkah gifts?
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