For some, the spirit of Christmas and all that goes with it lives year-round, which is something Ginger Kudchadker of Naperville strongly supports.

“I love the whole Christmas thing. I like it all year-round. It’s just fun,” Kudchadker said at a craft show at Abbey Farms in Aurora on Sunday that focused on holiday-oriented items. “For me, Christmas is all year long.”

More than 65 local crafters and artisans were on hand offering handmade goods and seasonal items. Both the farm store as well as the cafe and bar were open to provide snacks, meals and beverages during the event.

Phil Nork, associate director at Abbey Farms, said heavy rains forced the rescheduling of the Christmas in July Craft Show event last month to August. The change wound up affecting the number of vendors, with 91 pl

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