JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The countdown to Christmas is on. Shoppers are swarming major retailers for last-minute gifts.
Elizabeth Brooks is one of those shoppers.
"I still need to get my parents last-minute Christmas gifts and I don't know what I'm going to get them. I'm thinking, like, socks or something last-minute," Brooks said.
Brooks says she's going to brave the crowds at the Town Center for gifts but knows it will be busy.
"It's kind of stressful. I guess because it is Christmas Eve. I have to cut through the lines," Brooks said.
One last-minute gift idea comes in a bottle: wine, liquor, or beer. Blair Redington with Grape and Grain says he'll remain open until 7 p.m., but will stay open longer if people are there shopping.
"Compared to a typical weekend, they were very much increased. Yesterday we did about $500 in retail wine," Redington said.
Redington says spirits are a great option to get your family or friends in the holiday spirit.
"We can taste you on a couple things and help narrow it down for what you're looking for," Redington said.