Rainy weather appeared to dampen foot traffic along State Street on Christmas Eve, keeping many shoppers at home and creating a noticeably quieter holiday shopping scene.
While some residents avoided the rain altogether, others saw the slower pace as an advantage. Alex Jimenez said fewer crowds made it easier to shop, even as some stores closed early.
“Some businesses are closed, but it’s a little bit easier shopping because there’s not that many people,” Jimenez said…