Weekend Holiday Shopping Guide: 15 Days Till THE Day

In the land of Bostonist, two whole days before Xmas means dedicated shopping to ensure that this year, no friend or relative receives something chosen randomly from a drawer in the kitchen and wrapped. Open markets, fairs and bazaars abound on Saturday and Sunday, with lots of variety for all styles...so come all 'ye (consumer) faithful!

For the earthy, culturally aware, and maybe a little bit boho-chic
The Cultural Survival Winter Bazaar
Days: Saturday and Sunday / December 10-11
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street
Admission: Free!

For the jet setting, highly styled, and über-groomed
South End Holiday Market
Days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday / December 9-11
Times: Fri 6-10p.m. / Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 500 Harrison Avenue, 4th floor
Admission: $5 (worth it for the "fabulous" people watching)

For the crafty, quirky, and tragically hip
Punk Rock Flea Market
Day: Saturday / December 10
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mass College of Art Posen Center, 621 Huntington Avenue
Admission: $1

Bazaar Bizarre
Day: Sunday / December 11
Time: 1-8 p.m.
Location: Cyclorama, 539 Tremont Street
Admission: $1