The I-X Center became a holiday wonderland this weekend thanks to the annual Christmas Connection show. More than 500 vendors set up shop for locals to shop for gifts and beyond.
show at the I-X Center helped kick off the holiday season in Cleveland with attendees showing up ready with shopping lists and ugly Christmas sweaters.
“It’s been a tradition for us for 17 years,” said Linda Hartman, alongside her friend Jessica Quinn. The two make it a point every year to drive from Portage County to spend time with each other at the event. Some vendors, like Michelle Hay, the owner of Cincinnati Beer Soap, have been returning to Christmas Connection year after year. Hay, who also makes soy candles out of beer cans and liquor bottles, prefers the in-person connection of selling at shows to just selling online.
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