This year, the start of December coincided with the kickoff to the holiday season in Lewes, as shops stayed open late Dec. 1 for the annual Merchants’ Hospitality Night.
Second Street was flooded with people filled with holiday cheer – both personally and inside tiny plastic cups – as vendors welcomed customers to browse while sipping on cider, eggnog or wine. The annual event returned last year following a COVID hiatus, and continues a tradition of making Lewes a busy night right as the days slowly become more quiet.