Christmas shopping has plenty of highs and lows again this year. The challenges still exist with long lines at the post office and crowded stores.

Shopping local has its benefits, whether in downtown Hartford or other quaint locally owned businesses.

Hartford's Faith and Giggles Gift Shop owner Wedy Smith told WTKM that Old World Christmas ornaments are popular this year, along with wooden keepsake boxes and slippers.

Smart Bluetooth headphones are selling well this holiday season, according to the Associated Press. Smart dog collars are also popular along with iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Kitchen items consistently fly off the shelves every holiday season, including crock-pots.

Kids continue ask for LEGOs and a variety of toys that are controlled by smartphones. Drum pads are also popular this Christmas season. Engaging toys, like coding robots with tech and gaming gadgets will certainly be under the tree.

Best of luck to all of the last-minute shoppers this year!