Christmas Country Store - 50 Piece Mini Christmas Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Country stores are known by various names in different parts of the world. Some countries call them general merchandise stores and others village shops. But they are all linked by their broad selection of merchandise, sometimes in a small space, where people from the town and surrounding rural areas come to purchase all their general goods. General or Country Stores differ from convenience stores in the large variety of items they carry and the fact that they are usually the leading shop for a community rather than a convenient supplement. They mainly were established in the 18th and 19th centuries in many remote populated places with limited access and mobility, and a single shop was sufficient to service the entire community.  They generally reflect the specific preferences of their community, so it can be fun to visit them on your travels as you get a greater insight into rural life in a particular area. Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of cars and better roads these days, shopp