PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZPenelope Roth and her grandmother, Deborah Haney of North Catasauqua, make their way up the festively decorated stairs to the second-floor sales and display area at the Biery House Holiday Shoppe, 8 Race St.

Logan Brown, of Catasauqua, purchases a handmade ornament from Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association volunteer Janet Corello, of Catasauqua.

Yasmine, Mia, Carter, Seraya, Maxwell and Josh Jackson, of Allentown, take a photo with Santa during their trip to the holiday shoppe, sponsored by the HCPA and Mrs. Nothstein’s Helping Hands. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8.

Jodi Hunter, of Whitehall, tries to decide on the perfect tree skirt.

Bob Getz, of Moore Township; Sandra Miller, of Germantown, Md.; Carol Distasio, of Coplay; and Dennis Getz, of Catasauqua, stop by for some holiday fun.

Sherri White, of Schnecksville, and Linda Barton, of Whitehall, browse the selection of hand-sewn items.

Mark, Joan and Catherine Muszynski, all of Germansville, explore the baked treats available.