Every Black Friday, the Harrington family spends a good amount of time at Farias Surf and Sport, a few blocks from their home in Ship Bottom. Of course, it’s a chance to get some holiday shopping done, as their family traditions all revolve around the beach and surf culture. It’s also their chance to catch up with the many generations of friends they see there each year.

TAKE A CHANCE: Brian Farias and Rylee Mauger display the Pat Harrington tribute surfboard, an effort by Farias Surf Shop, Jetty and the Harrington family to keep the late surfer’s spirit alive and to support young surfers.  (Photo Courtesy Farias Surf and Sport)

But a stop by Farias around the holidays for many locals is more than just shopping.