WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – It’s the biggest shopping time of the year, with Black Friday kicking it all off.<\/p>\n
The National Retail Federation predicts a record breaking weekend — with nearly 187 million people shopping in stores and online through Monday.<\/p>\n
That’s up three million shoppers from last year.<\/p>\n
Black Friday shopping is in full swing.<\/p>\n
“I got a lot of sweaters, like all the deals are really good this year,” says Amanda Brown of Allentown.<\/p>\n
“We love the vibes.. the decorations are always gorgeous, the camaraderie is nice. People are just nice and pleasant,” said Mickey O’Hagan of New York City.<\/p>\n
From the Lehigh Valley Mall to the Promenade Saucon Valley — people braved the cold outside to shop inside, in person.<\/p>\n
“I like personally holding all the bags and just seeing and trying on what I get in person instead of ordering, cause then I have to return everything and then it’s just a whole hassle,” said Brooke Dillman of Orwigsburg.<\/p>\n
“Online shopping is fun, but not as fun as this. Here you can get a drink, see the people,” said Mercy Thomas of Allentown.<\/p>\n
And for many, Black Friday is about more than just buying gifts.<\/p>\n
“We’ve been doing Black Friday shopping since they could walk, so they always get some Christmas money early so this is a fun day,” said Todd Bergey of Center Valley.<\/p>\n
“We enjoy just making the memories together. You don’t make memories when you’re shopping online so this is definitely really fun to get to do together,” said Austin Bergey of Florida.<\/p>\n
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