‘Tis the season for Christmas shopping!

By David F. Rooney

The Christmas-shopping season began this weekend with the traditional St. Francis of Assisi Tea and Bazaar and the Hand-Made Parade.

The St. Francis Parish Hall was jammed with local ladies eager to visit with friends and purchase Christmas ornaments, gifts and special desserts such as cakes, pies and cookies.

The Hand-Made Parade was moderately busy on Saturday and will be open today, Sunday, November 17, until 3 pm so if you want to get a head start on buying Christmas gifts for family and friends who had better hustle down to the Community Centre  to purchase what you need.

The next big local shopping events looming on the horizon are:

  • Moonlight Madness is coming up on Friday, November 29;
  • The Revelstoke Crime Stoppers’ 5th annual No Host Bazaar is Sunday December 1, from 11 am until 4 pm, at the Community Centre; and
  • The Revelstoke Art Gallery’s signature — And affordable! — Christmas sale, The Christmas Shop, which is being held December 13 – 21 at the Revelstoke Art Gallery, located at 320 Wilson Street, behind the Days Inn.

Here are a few photos from this weekend’s shopping extravaganzas:

The St. Francis of Assissi Parish Hall was jammed with ladies young and old who enjoyed tea and an opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts. David F. Rooney photo
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall was jammed with ladies young and old who enjoyed tea and an opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts. David F. Rooney photo
Many of the items for sale had a distinctly Christmas feel to them. David F. Rooney photo
Many of the items for sale had a distinctly Christmas feel to them. David F. Rooney photo
There were also lots of cakes and other delicious desserts that were available by bid. This young lady was eager to put in her bids for the desserts that caught her eye. David F. Rooney photo
There were also lots of cakes and other delicious desserts that were available by bid. This young lady was eager to put in her bids for the desserts that caught her eye. David F. Rooney photo
Susan Teuton talks with a potential customer about the handmade hats and other products she was selling at the Hand-Made Parade at the Community Centre on Saturday. The annual craft show is also open on Sunday until 3 pm, so if you're in need of original Christmas gifts then you;d better hustle down there. David F. Rooney photo
Susan Teuton talks with a potential customer about the handmade hats and other products she was selling at the Hand-Made Parade at the Community Centre on Saturday. The annual craft show is also open on Sunday until 3 pm, so if you’re in need of original Christmas gifts then you;d better hustle down there. David F. Rooney photo
Local author Mieke Blommestein (left) talks with Grizzly Books proprietor Vanessa Smith at the Hand-Made Parade on Saturday. Mieke has just published a new book for Children called, Ben the Crocodile. David F. Rooney photo
Local author Mieke Blommestein (left) talks with Grizzly Books proprietor Vanessa Smith at the Hand-Made Parade on Saturday. Mieke has just published a new book for Children called, Benjamin the Crocodile. David F. Rooney photo
Lucy Bergereon admires one of Cat Mather's bowls. There is a lot of pottery on display this year. David F. Rooney photo
Lucy Bergereon admires one of Cat Mather’s bowls. There is a lot of pottery on display this year. David F. Rooney photo
Keisha Treber's artistic creations attracted a lot of attention at the Hand-Made Parade. David F. Rooney photo
Keisha Treber’s artistic creations attracted a lot of attention at the Hand-Made Parade. David F. Rooney photo

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