Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, which plans to open its second Lehigh Valley on Thursday in Emmaus, features a "World Famous $5 Candy Buffet," with more than 100 bulk candy selections.

Christmas Day Buffet at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines ... pound cake, candy cane pots de crème, seasonal pies and more. Call for reservations. ...

Candy canes, marshmallow Santas and gelt go on sale as soon as Halloween is over – sometimes earlier. This 'Christmas creep' is starting sooner and sooner.