Shopping and Gift Giving Guides
- Holiday Craft Shows in Baltimore: When purchasing gifts this holiday season, remember to support local artisans and merchants by shopping local. By doing so, you'll not only be keeping your money in Maryland, but you'll also probably find unique gifts that aren't available when you shop in "big box" stores or online.
- Pick Your Own Farms Near Baltimore: Get farm fresh produce at this pick your own farms in Baltimore.
- Baltimore-themed Gifts: Books by Baltimore authors, regional cookbooks, and sports gear from local teams.
- Baltimore Florists: Decorate your house or pick up the perfect gift for your hosts.
- Baltimore Area Malls and Outlet Malls Near Baltimore: Snag some good deals or find the perfect gift and these shops near Baltimore.
- Jewelry Stores and Designers: Make the occassion extra special.
- Baltimore's Best Vintage Boutiques: If you're searching for something truly unique, this might be the guide to get you started!
- Candy and Chocolate Store: These stores will help you pick out the perfect sweet treat.
- Thanksgiving Weekend in Baltimore 2012: Many Americans wait all year for this holiday, so make sure you take advantage of the long weekend with this guide (if you don't feel like cooking, there's even a list of area restaurants serving Thanksgiving brunch and dinner!).
- Turkey Cooking Tips: Most of us only get one shot, and undercooking or overcooking the turkey will be an upset to the whole family! Make sure you read this guide before getting the turkey started.
- Photos with Santa in Baltimore: Kids (and in some cases, pets) can strike a holiday pose with Santa and tell him what they want for the holidays at these Baltimore area malls and other locations.
- Brunch and Breakfast with Santa in Baltimore: Go above and beyond a simple picture with Santa this holiday season when you and your family dine and spend time with Mr. Claus.
- Baltimore Churches: Find Christmas Eve and Christmas services using this guide to Baltimore churches.
- Christmas Tree Farms in the Baltimore Area: Select and chop the perfect tree at one of these area farms.
- Holiday Events in Baltimore: Make sure your family has the perfect Christmas by participating in some of these yultide events and festivals.
- Christmas Light Displays in Baltimore and Beyond: Baltimore is often listed amongst the top places for holiday lights--and after reading through this list, you'll understand why!
- Synagogues in Baltimore: A list of the main temples in the Baltimore area.
- Kosher Establishments in Baltimore: Whether you're looking for a sit-down meal, takeout, or a caterer, these Baltimore-area establishments offer kosher foods.
- Jewish Museum of Maryland: Learn about Jewish history, cutlure, and community at this museum. Some events and festivals take place over the holiday season.
- The Chanukah House Irwin Cohen has been decorating this house since the late 1980s.
- Holiday Light Displays: Although many of the Baltimore-area displays are centered around Christmas, several also pay tribute to the Festival of Lights.
- Kwanzaa Celebration 2012: This celebration will take place at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture on December 25.
- New Year's Eve in Baltimore 2012: Whether you are single and looking for someone to kiss at midnight, want to spend a romantic evening out on the town, or are trying to find fun ways to ring in 2013 with your children, use this guide as a primer for all the best happenings in Baltimore for New Year's Eve.
- Restaurants Serving New Year's Eve Dinner in Baltimore: Whether you are looking to impress a date or find the perfect meal for your family, there is a little something for everyone on this list!
- New Year's Day Brunch in Baltimore: After a night full of cocktails, it might be hard to roll out of bed and greet the near year -- but these area restaurants are making the effort well worth it.

