I know that on this forum there are various attitudes and methods of shopping for the festive season.
Some start in the January sales , others won't even think of it before December, and many of us somewhere in between.
Where do you stand?
How do you do your Christmas shopping? Online, all bought from the shops in person, or a combination of the two?
I have a sister and daughter with February birthdays, so have been known to pick up birthday presents for them in the post-Christmas sales, but not Christmas presents for the following year. I do buy cards, wrapping paper and bags, and crackers for the following year though.
Once years ago I didn't start my shopping until December. I was in town on Christmas Eve, still looking for things for my OH. It stressed me out, a lot, and I decided to never do that again. Since then I always aim to get all my shopping finished before December, apart from little extras I may spot while I am out.
For me not shopping early equals stress. Knowing I have a box full of gifts, waiting to be wrapped when I get round to it equals being in control of Christmas! Also with small grandchildren, I want to be able to get them what they want, and not risk it being sold out in December. I usually get some good bargains by buying toys in October. GD and GS1s presents are bought and safely stowed away in the loft.
I can understand why some people feel Christmas starts too soon, and in many ways I agree. However, buying Christmas presents in good time, is my practice to stay. It works for me
I do a lot of the shopping online, I would say at least 3 quarters of it. I also like to get little extras at some of the lovely shops we have around here, or at craft fairs.
I have to do my mums Christmas shopping for her, and she never lets me know what she wants early enough (apart from boxes of Roses and Quality Street, which I got for her from Tesco yesterday at £4!) Having mine all done makes me less stressed about having to do hers later!
Some start in the January sales , others won't even think of it before December, and many of us somewhere in between.
Where do you stand?
How do you do your Christmas shopping? Online, all bought from the shops in person, or a combination of the two?
I have a sister and daughter with February birthdays, so have been known to pick up birthday presents for them in the post-Christmas sales, but not Christmas presents for the following year. I do buy cards, wrapping paper and bags, and crackers for the following year though.
Once years ago I didn't start my shopping until December. I was in town on Christmas Eve, still looking for things for my OH. It stressed me out, a lot, and I decided to never do that again. Since then I always aim to get all my shopping finished before December, apart from little extras I may spot while I am out.
For me not shopping early equals stress. Knowing I have a box full of gifts, waiting to be wrapped when I get round to it equals being in control of Christmas! Also with small grandchildren, I want to be able to get them what they want, and not risk it being sold out in December. I usually get some good bargains by buying toys in October. GD and GS1s presents are bought and safely stowed away in the loft.
I can understand why some people feel Christmas starts too soon, and in many ways I agree. However, buying Christmas presents in good time, is my practice to stay. It works for me
I do a lot of the shopping online, I would say at least 3 quarters of it. I also like to get little extras at some of the lovely shops we have around here, or at craft fairs.
I have to do my mums Christmas shopping for her, and she never lets me know what she wants early enough (apart from boxes of Roses and Quality Street, which I got for her from Tesco yesterday at £4!) Having mine all done makes me less stressed about having to do hers later!
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