Naomi Harward | Xenia Gazette

Rusty ‘n’ Chippy’s Vintage Boutique celebrated its fifth year in business on Nov. 25. One of the many small businesses enjoying the Small Business Saturday downtown Xenia.

Ms. Lacy offers free hot chocolate outside Barr’s Hometown Pharmacy, one of Xenia’s newest small business additions.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/11/web1_LacyBarrsPharm.jpgMs. Lacy offers free hot chocolate outside Barr’s Hometown Pharmacy, one of Xenia’s newest small business additions.

The Gypsy Gallery Boutique on Main Street encouraged shoppers to support their local businesses with this sign.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/11/web1_SmallBizSign.jpgThe Gypsy Gallery Boutique on Main Street encouraged shoppers to support their local businesses with this sign.

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Lawrence Hammar, Ph.D. of Blue Jacket Books in Xenia converses with customers.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/11/web1_BlueJacket.jpgLawrence Hammar, Ph.D. of Blue Jacket Books in Xenia converses with customers.

Local musician Charles Kennedy (right) and friends sing Christmas songs in The Flower Shop on Detroit Street.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/11/web1_ChristmasSongs.jpgLocal musician Charles Kennedy (right) and friends sing Christmas songs in The Flower Shop on Detroit Street.

Xenia resident Deloris Willis and friend, resident artist Pat Acker (not shown) paint Christmas ornaments at the Xenia Area Community Theater, Inc.

http://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2017/11/web1_DelorisWillis.jpgXenia resident Deloris Willis and friend, resident artist Pat Acker (not shown) paint Christmas ornaments at the Xenia Area Community Theater, Inc.