1.   Angel books are everywhere, and holiday shoppers this year can anticipate a flood of angel merchandise ranging from Christmas tree decorations to cookie cutters to postage stamps.

2.   Big-ticket items like jewelry and furniture could also prove more popular with shoppers this year.

3.   Holiday shoppers this year are expected to favor casual clothing purchased at discount retailers, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., a survey said.

4.   Such a huge influx that a shoppers this year are hard-pressed to avoid those products.

5.   It is expected to attract an estimated one million shoppers each year.