The following headlines and articles appeared in the Stamford Advocate decades ago on Dec. 25. 10 years ago Shoppers enjoy the last-minute rush at newly expanded mall The last official shopping day of the gift-giving season brought shoppers to Stamford Town Center yesterday, but nary a crowd nor cranky buyer was visible during an early afternoon visit. Bonnie Akiri, 35, who was browsing a table of Christmas books in the new Barnes & Noble, said her lunchtime jaunt was not at all stressful. “This is time to relax,” Akiri said.