BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — The shops and stores around Bowling Green are bustling with Christmas shoppers as the annual Christmas in the Green event is being held Nov. 19-21st. Individual stores are running sales and serving special menus. For a full list of participating stores and hours click here. Above, Gypsy Soul Salon and Boutique owner and operator Britteny Reuther bags up a recent purchase during this year’s Christmas in the Green event. Gypsy Soul is located just off the square in Bowling Green with the porch out front.

Below, Stephanie Klott and Joyce Perkins are assisting customers with their purchases at Ann Layne Boutique. Klott is the owner and operator of the clothing store located on the corner of the square in Bowling Green.