Shop Locally in Swampscott on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on.

American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Swampscott.

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.

Here are some of the Swampscott stores that are participating in Small Business Saturday:

• Hot Cheese Pizzeria, 152 Humphrey St.
• Red Rock Bistro and Bar, 141 Humphrey St.
• Incognito, 60 Humphrey St.
• Maison de Mer, 222 Humphrey St.
• Newman's Family Bakery, 252 Humphrey St.
• Loop Consignment, 503 Humphrey St.
• Spotman Cleaners, 125 Burrill St.
• Jess' T Pet Care, 161 Burrill St.
• Silver Star Motors, 222 Paradise Road
• Tee Tots, 4 Sunset Drive
• Addicted, 203 Essex St.
• New York Furniture Outlet, 89 Essex St.
• The Antique Table, 2 Essex St.
• Thai Thani Restaurant, 408 Humphrey St.
• Cindy's Pizza and Subs, 653 Humphrey St.

For a complete map of all Swampscott stores that are taking part, visit this map.

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.