NORFOLK, Va. — It is that time of year again when people are pulling out their wallets for holiday shopping. News 3 is looking into what to expect locally and nationally in 2025.

Friday, the holiday season was underway at Sunflower Florist in Norfolk.

“We probably won’t see over-the-top designs but we’ll see very conservative and holiday-style arrangements," Sunflower Florist Merchandising Director Paul Rubenstein said.

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He said that’s because of what he calls the environment right now.

“With tariffs and people just getting back to work from the government. So, they’ll probably be a little more conservative and a little more last-minute but we’re prepared for t

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