For local outdoor vendors there is such a thing as too cold outside

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WTXF) - It feels cold enough to be Christmas and the flurries give the area that magical Christmas touch. But, for the local businesses trying to make money, there is such a thing as too cold outside.

Nikki O'Dea is as prepared as she can be manning her booth as part of Winterfest at City Hall where she sells homemade food and dips.

"It's very cold today," said O'Dea.

She has an electric blanket and a heater to keep warm, but the weather has caused business to turn cold.

"Not too good for me," O'Dea said.

In fact, she told FOX 29 to look around at the vinyl coverings over quite a few stalls on Dilworth Plaza.

"When it's very cold like it is today, there's other vendors that didn't even open but some people close early, or open late," O'Dea explained.

The city is full of holiday events to get people in the spirit of giving. Minus a few donations here and there.

Osiris Wildfire and his bucket drummer Lava say for business fast falling temps equal smaller crowds and slim earnings.

"If it was more people, it would definitely be more giving, but I think it's sporadic. You get what you can get," said Wildfire.

They are street musicians and the show must go on.

The holiday light show was lit in Franklin Square, but the crowd was dim. And, over at the River Rink at Penn's Landing, the fire pits were the biggest draw. Christmas Village at Love Park was busy, but mostly for a hot beverage.

"I think you're striking gold here. We're doing all right. The Chaddsford sells itself on a cold day. The warm wine sells itself for sure," said Pete Morrow, of the Chaddsford Windery.

Brandon Cashell and his wife Lydia-Carla appeared to be alone.

"Are there human beings here? There are human beings in here. Two little ones. There's proof. There's one of them. Two tired little human beings," said Cashell.

They're visiting from California and welcome the cold for a chance at a real Christmas. They just made sure Shyianne and Kyla were covered.

"It's definitely cold," said Cashell.