VIDEOS: Shopping The Highly Anticipated Annual St. Joachim / St. John Christmas Shop

A Little Beacon Blog took a shopping tour of the highly anticipated St. Joachim’s / St. John Holiday Shop at the church at 51 Leonard Street on the east end of Beacon near the mountain. Our guide was a longtime reader who attends the shop each year.

The first table was a blow-out Santa table with snowmen to choose from. The church ladies prepare all year for this sale, collecting new and handmade gifts to sell.

The jewelry table is at the center of the mix. People young and old enjoy it for finding treasures. One ALBB reader gave us a tip, that one should keep coming back, because as one piece of jewelry is sold, the empty spot is replaced with a fresh box of jewelry.

The baked goods table was extensive. Our tour guide was excited to see an Italian dessert, and explained how it was made.

This beaded bling craft was discussed as an alternative or addition to crocheting.

And to complete the shopping tour, a purchase needed to be made. A Santa bookmark, of course.