Oh Chanukah! It’s the Festival of Lights, latkes, miracles … and shopping!

Selecting the perfect gifts for those we love is one of the great joys of the season. But schlepping to the mall? Not so much! Take heart! You can avoid the treacherous parking lots, mile-long lines, and irritable shoppers and salespeople, and still find great gifts for your families and friends. And bonus: You’ll be supporting Charm City’s independently run retail establishments. Here are some of Baltimore’s best gift picks to suit everybody on your holiday list.

Trohv,  Hampden, LED Cinema Lightbox $137
Trohv, Hampden, LED Cinema Lightbox $137
Amuse Toys
Amuse Toys, Quarry Lake, Arckit Buildset $59.99, PlayForever Car $49.99
pillow
Becket Hitch, Greenspring Station’ Maryland Pillow $58
belt
Cohen’s Clothiers, Cockeysville, Maryland Belt $165
Covered in Prayer Blanket
Love That, Belvedere Square, Covered in Prayer Blanket $250
felt birdhouse
Love That, Belvedere Square, Felt Birdhouse $34
The Food Market Hampden and LaFood Markets, Quarry Lake Gift Cards
The Food Market Hampden and LaFood Markets, Quarry Lake Gift Cards
A Style Studio, Pikesville, His and Hers Swell Water Bottles $98 pair, Purse Organizer $64, Silk Scarf $96, Stretch Bracelets $55each
A Style Studio, Pikesville, His and Hers Swell Water Bottles $98 pair, Purse Organizer $64, Silk Scarf $96, Stretch Bracelets $55each
In Watermelon Sugar, Hampden, Barr-Co. Soap $12, Barr-Co. Lotion $32, Coco Rose Body Polish $36
In Watermelon Sugar, Hampden, Barr-Co. Soap $12, Barr-Co. Lotion $32, Coco Rose Body Polish $36
Isaiah’s Gifts, Fulton, Md., Fuelty Necklace $159
Isaiah’s Gifts, Fulton, Md., Fuelty Necklace $159
Isaiah’s Gifts, Fulton, Md., Blue Menorah $48, Tree of Life Framed Hand $145
Isaiah’s Gifts, Fulton, Md., Blue Menorah $48, Tree of Life Framed Hand $145
The Ivy Bookstore, Mount Washington, The Hired Girl $17.99, Commonwealth $27.99 Here I Am $28, A Hat for Mrs. Goldman $17.99
The Ivy Bookstore, Mount Washington, The Hired Girl $17.99, Commonwealth $27.99 Here I Am $28, A Hat for Mrs. Goldman $17.99
vest
JS Edwards, Pikesville, Scarf $47.50, Millar Quilted Vest $165
fragrances
Love That, Belvedere Square, Renew Fragrances $38

Massage Heights, Pikesville, Gift Card

Quarry Wines
Quarry Wines, Quarry Lake, Capcanes Peraj Petita 22.99, Mt. Tabor Chardonny 16.99, Flam Classico Red Blend $36.99
Radcliffe, Pikesville, Cartier Men’s Watch $8750, Princess Collection Bangles
Radcliffe, Pikesville, Cartier Men’s Watch $8750, Princess Collection Bangles $5900 each
Simply Beautiful, Clarkview, Cote Bastide Gift Basket $300
Simply Beautiful, Clarkview, Cote Bastide Gift Basket $300
The Store Ltd., Cross Keys, Chirpy Wine Pour $28 Hot Sox $6ea, Mywallit $24
The Store Ltd., Cross Keys, Chirpy Wine Pour $28 Hot Sox $6ea, Mywallit $24
Ravens Wine Bottle Holder
Zyzyx, Quarry Lake, Ravens Wine Bottle Holder $42
Jewish Museum of Maryland gifts
Jewish Museum of Maryland, Downtown Baltimore, Matzoh Stress Ball $2, Hand Bracelet $35, Star Bracelet $28, Hand Wall Art $16
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