Winterfest 2021: Shop local, and your town's small businesses will thank you

The holidays are fast approaching and so, too, are the friends and family expecting gifts under the Christmas tree and expensive meals at the dinner table. Big businesses will try to ease your holiday shopping burden with special offers like free shipping or buy-one-get-one-free, but more often than not, the best deals can be found locally.

Whether you’re preparing a large Thanksgiving dinner, loa...