It’s often taken for granted that the holidays are the favorite time of the year for children. But grown-ups want to get in on the fun too! Many adults treat the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year as a time to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and let the warmth of festive…
Read MoreThe holiday season brings the iconic outdoor winter markets to Washington DC, Baltimore, and many other towns around the region. These bustling open-air marketplaces are a wonderful place to get a festive meal, a warming beverage, or a gift for friends and family. They can be a highlight of the season. But the combination of…
Read MoreThe run up to the winter holidays is among the busiest periods of the year for hiring seasonal workers. This is especially true in retail. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects between 265,000 and 365,000 seasonal hires will be made to meet the demand the holiday shopping season always provides. The contributions of these workers…
Read MoreThe ascendance of Cyber Monday and other online shopping has left Black Friday and the rest of the holiday shopping season somewhat diminished. The traffic, the crowds, and the Thanksgiving hangover makes in-person holiday shopping a less appealing perspective than shopping from the comfort of your own home. But even diminished Black Friday crowds can…
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