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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 6, 20 18 | 26 Christmas in Bronte Village Shop, dine, celebrate local. Check with individual store to find the holiday promotion. Tradition is a hallmark of the holi- day season. Religious services, fam- ily gatherings and trips to see Santa Claus are just a few of the many tra- ditions people adhere to during the holiday season. Many holiday shoppers also ad- here to the time-honoured tradition of last-minute shopping. The perfect gift can sometimes prove elusive, espe- cially as the sand in the holiday hour glass keeps dwindling. These last- minute gift ideas may be just what shoppers need to put smiles on the faces of their loved ones this holiday season. · Books: Books are often over-· Books: Books are often over-· Books: Books are often over looked, especially now that so many readers use e-readers. But books can be an ideal gift and especially con- venient for last-minute shoppers, who can even gift e-books. For example, Amazon, which has thousands of e- books in its online library, makes it easy for shoppers to gift e-books to Kindle users, who will simply receive an email on Christmas morning in- forming them that their books are ready to be downloaded to their de- vices. · Experiences: A 2017 survey by the global research firm NPD Group found that roughly 40 per cent of holi- day shoppers planned to give expe- riences as gifts last year. Experience gifts open up a host of possibilities for last-minute shoppers stuck on what to give those loved ones who seem- ingly have it all. · Food/beverage: Television chan- nels such as The Food Network have changed the way many people look at food. When gifting the family foodie, last-minute shoppers may not need to look further than the latest hotspot restaurant or specialty grocery store for the perfect gift. Take them out for a night on the town or give a gift card they can use at their convenience. The craft beer boom has created a host of devoted and knowledgeable beer drinkers, so a gift card or growler from a local craft brewery is sure to please people who love hoisting frosty pints. · Streaming service subscriptions: Subscriptions to services such as streaming services such as Netflix. can make ideal and affordable holi- day gifts. A six-month or yearlong sub- scription likely won't break shoppers' budgets and will provide months of entertainment to loved ones. Last-minute holiday shopping is easier than ever, especially for shop- pers willing to think outside the box. (MCC) Last-minute shopping Christmas in Bronte Emrick Qureshi,5, visited with Santa to deliver his wish list personally and have a photo taken at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park recently. Photos by Graham Paine, Metroland Angela Koderman and daughter Elizabeth,9, show-off their balloon hats during the Bronte Village Tree Lighting and carol sing. From left to right, Mary Llo yd-Clifford , Cathy Brown, S ara War- From left to right, Mary Llo yd-Clifford , Cathy Brown, S ara War- From left to right, Mary Llo yd-Clifford , Cathy Brown, S ara War dle and Kim Ridout of the Tempus Choral Society per formed at the recent Bronte Village Tree Lighting and carol sin g.