Support Local, Celebrate Big: Your Holiday Guide To FunTimes Business Directory

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The season to be jolly is here, which means it’s time for the Christmas lights and sharing gifts with our loved ones and neighbors. It is also a great opportunity to support local businesses.

Buying from these local businesses is not just a mere transaction; it is an investment in the community and can yield great social and economic benefits for the residents.

Are you an entrepreneur, creator, or service provider looking to make your business visible or a local in the Greater Philly area looking for places to shop or Black businesses to support this Christmas? The FunTimes Business Directory has got you covered.

The FunTimes Business Directory highlights local businesses and services, especially those connected to the African Diaspora.

It is a free ticket for entrepreneurs and others to get listed, get seen, and get supported by the local community. It is an opportunity for them to showcase their brand to local customers, list their services, and get featured on a powerful platform.

Businesses interested in signing up can typically do so via the FunTimes website, or fill out this form. You are encouraged to tag another business.

The FunTimes Business Directory is also the ultimate guide to making the holidays sparkle while supporting the heartbeat of our neighborhoods: local businesses. It is brimming with businesses ready to make your holiday memorable as you discover incredible neighborhood businesses, hidden gems, and festive experiences.

The FunTimes Business Directory should be your go-to festive guide. Here are some of the things you can find.

Fashion and Retail

If you want to step out in style this season, the directory connects you with local shops that celebrate heritage and individuality. You can find shops selling vibrant African prints, handcrafted pieces, and accessories that make bold holiday statements. These pieces carry cultural stories and can elevate any festive outfit.

D’IYANU (dee-yah-nu), a Black-owned, ready-to-wear, bold print clothing line, offers quality, trendy African-inspired fashion at affordable prices. This retail clothing store, dedicated to African-inspired prints, has clothing styles for women, men, and kids.

Source: Instagram | diyanu

Self-Care and Beauty

The holiday season often means pampering your skin, gifting, and looking your best. Supporting Black-owned beauty and self-care businesses helps foster representation, culturally appropriate products, and community wealth.

If you want to have a glowing skin this season and beyond, or you want to gift your loved ones beauty products that cater to Black skin, you can find local businesses that meet your needs in this directory.

This season, you can give the gift of healthy skin with dermHA skincare products. Located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, PA, dermHA is a Black-owned business that offers skincare products and services. Their products help men, women, and teens achieve a clearer, softer, healthier-looking skin.

Source: Instagram | dermHA

Health and Wellness

As life gets busy during this period, with family visits, festive meals, and the cold weather, looking after your body and mind becomes important. Also, gifting services that promote peace and balance are an act of love. You can find Black-owned health and wellness services that offer care rooted in community, culture, and understanding in the directory.

Achieve wellness this season with A Little Mental. You can get the AroDough for yourself or others. This portable self-care tool holds the benefits of aromatherapy, fidget toys, and mindfulness tools combined.

Source: Arodough

Food and Drink

Your taste buds deserve to be happy this season, and this directory makes it easy for you to find everything you are looking for, from cosy cafés to gourmet restaurants and festive catering options. It features local spots offering everything from holiday meals to sweet treats that will have you jumping for joy.

Craving traditional holiday flavors? Looking to try something new? Need a caterer for your Christmas event? It’s all in the directory.

For authentic Caribbean dishes infused with a modern fusion twist, you can patronize Careda’s Caribbean Cuisine located inside the Reading Terminal Market 12th and Arch. Takeaway and delivery options are available.

Source: Instagram | caredascar

For catering services for events and cookouts, Eatible Delights Catering, located at 1540 Wadsworth Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, has got you covered. This Black-owned business prepares menus of classic cuisine of familiar favorites with a modern flair.

Source: Eatible Delights Catering

Décor and Home Essentials

You want your home to have a Christmas look that will wow your friends and family? The directory can connect you to Black-owned homeware, décor, and interior shops with one-of-a-kind home décor. From handmade Christmas ornaments to luxury candles that will have your house smelling like heaven, the directory spotlights shops that sell items you won’t find in your average big-box retailer.

Located at 100 Sycamore Alley in historic Kennett Square, Candle Studio 1422 helps you create your dream scent. Shop signature DIY candle kits and soy candles designed to fill your home with scents guests will keep talking about.

Source: Instagram | Candle Studio 1422

The Perfect Gifts for the Season

The FunTimes Directory connects you with the local shops that offer memorable presents for everyone on your list. From everyday essentials to extraordinary finds, it’s the perfect place to uncover treasures that stand out. If you’re searching for something truly special, like handcrafted jewelry, you’ll find talented local artisans ready to create pieces with meaning and style.

For thrifted accessories, handmade hats from up-cycled materials, dried floral arrangements, and home goods, visit Wilde & Lovely, a multifaceted brand known for its unique blend of aesthetic design.

Source: Wilde & Lovely

You can also shop from De’Village, located in Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market. They sell a variety of items from around the world, with a focus on African art, jewelry, and clothing.

Source: Instagram | DeVillagePhilly

Community and Non-Profit

The holidays are also about giving back to family, friends, and the wider community. The directory features non-profit organizations you can support this season. Supporting Black-led non-profits, community organisations, or social enterprises helps build resilience, networks, and collective uplift.

You can become a part of a village and help make a difference this season by supporting It Takes A Village To Feed One Child, Inc. This non-profit organization addresses hunger and food insecurity in PA. They provide over 250,000 nutritious meals and snacks monthly to over 100 children and adults at risk centers.