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It’s the week before Christmas, and you neglected to complete your gift shopping in time. No worries! We’ve compiled this week’s shopping events and St. Paul’s hottest shopping districts in this handy little guide.

Thursday: Guys’ Shopping Night at Grand Hand Gallery
What: Thursdays in December through December 22, the Grand Hand gives the guys some holiday shopping help. The shopping happy hour features local craft beer, snacks from La Cucaracha, shopping assistance and, as always, free gift-wrapping on the shop’s selection of clay, glass, wood, and fiber art, painting, prints, wearable art and jewelry from Karin Jacobson (pictured) and more. Need some hints? Try the Wish List Service.
While you’re there, be sure to check out the Grand Hand’s ongoing Handcrafted Holidays shopping event, running through Friday.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, December 22.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, 651-312-1122, www.thegrandhand.com

Looking for more ideas? Hit up these always-happening shopping destinations:

Grand Avenue
Spanning 30 blocks from the Mississippi River to downtown Saint Paul and lined with historic homes, academia, eateries and retailers, Grand Avenue has long held a spot as St. Paul’s premier shopping destination. For the art lover, pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at the Grand Hand Gallery; Cooks of Crocus Hill have everything you could need for the foodie in your life; Treadle Yard Goods and the Bead Monkey has your crafter covered; for the home brewer, there’s Northern Brewer‘s outpost, which features everything for making your own beer and wine at home; and for the fashionista, there’s J. Crew, Karma, Anthropologie, Hot Mama, My Sister’s Closet (pictured), Fringe accessories, and the plus-size Bombshell. In between, grab a dessert at Cafe Latte, a bubble tea at the Tea Garden, or take in the historic scenery at the Lexington. Visit grandave.com for more info.

Selby & Snelling
The Selby & Snelling intersection has long held some fine retailers – Lula Vintage Wear (pictured), Up Six Vintage, and Tennis on Selby, to name a few. But 2011 saw the corner expand to a true shopping destination with the recent additions of Everyday People clothing exchange, Patina, A. Michele, Go Vintage, Flirt lingerie boutique, and the just-opened Brow Chic. Afterward, cool your heels at Cosmic’s Coffee, Cahoots Coffee Bar or Two Smart Cookies. Visit The Corner of Selby and Snelling on Facebook.

Roseville Center
Affectionately known as “St. Paul’s Mall,” Roseville Center is home to stores such as Aldo, Ann Taylor, Apple, Banana Republic, Bare Escentuals, Fossil, Hot Mama, J. Crew, Ragstock (and a soon-to-be-opened Zubaz store!), plus anchors Herberger’s and Macy’s, so it’s a great place to get all your shopping down in one fell swoop. Plus through Christmas Eve, you can get your photo taken with Santa; enjoy live music, strolling carolers, and dance performances; plus take advantage of the holiday countdown special offer with a new deal each day. (Click here for details.) Finally, on Friday, join Jason & Alexis of MyTalk 107.1 live in Macy’s Court from noon to 3 p.m. as they wrap up the holidays in style. The first 100 listeners to stop by the broadcast will get Rosedale Center tote bags filled with goodies. Plus now through Friday, MyTalk’s Lori & Julia will be giving away a $100 gift card every hour from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., so be sure to tune in. Visit www.myrosedale.com for more info.

     Selby & Dale
The latest up-and-coming St. Paul shopping destination to pop up this year has been Selby & Dale. Home to BlackBlue, Primp, FiveTwoSix Salon and the latest addition, Allee Metro Chic, this corner has certainly become one to watch in 2012.