Holiday shoppers in Alexandria enjoy local crafts, festive downtown

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — On the Friday before Christmas, plenty of Alexandrians were getting their not-quite-last-minute shopping done, exploring Old Town and meeting artisans in the Del Ray neighborhood who were providing stocking stuffers. “I tend to shop and when I do shop, I can only think about everyone else,” said one shopper who travelled from Warrenton. Holiday SoberRide offering free Lyft rides home to prevent impaired driving Beyond the traditional shops and deals on the popular King Street, a group of craftspeople were selling their creations at the Del Ray Artisan holiday market. “It’s been a real unexpected surprise,” said Susan Lefler, who was selling wood block and linoleum block prints. “There are people interested in what…

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