Continue the trend of shopping small ahead of the holidays by checking out the crafts and activities at the many markets springing up across the city. In West Hollywood, the weekend brings the Rainbow District Winter Market , which features local artisans and vendors, plus a “Drag on Ice” show at the skating rink on Sunday. A little further east, the Melrose Trading Post hosts Merry Melrose every Sunday this month, with visits from Santa and gift-making workshops. Saturday, the Natural History Museum hosts its annual L.A. Commons Cultural Treasures Marketplace , with vendors from South L.A. and beyond. Hollywood Park also opens for its Winterfest , with photo ops, farmer’s market goodies and more. So now you can’t blame us if you don’t find something cute for the toughes

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