Christmas Shopping

[JollyElfDC]

I prefer to shop in stores, but I get it done early to avoid the crowds. That way I can go shopping in December to just enjoy the atmosphere.
I no longer send presents out of the country. The only people I still buy for in Canada, is an older couple and my mother. I just go on line and have a huge poinsettia, or other holiday item delivered at the beginning of December.

[ornamentmaven]

I prefer to shop in stores, but I get it done early to avoid the crowds. That way I can go shopping in December to just enjoy the atmosphere.
I know longer send presents out of the country. The only people I still buy for in Canada, is an older couple and my mother. I just go on line and havea huge poinsettia, or other holiday item delivered at the beginning of December.

Jolly I agree with you. Any in-store shopping I do, I get done before Thanksgiving. Sometimes I will wait and buy stocking stuffers in-store, in December just so I can watch the crowds!

[Bishop1954]

Some of both, depending on what is desired by others. If I can get it locally (or at the Mall of America), I will. There are some things that need to be ordered online, but I see some of the results in many of our old favorite stores closing down as a result of this trend.
What we don't need, especially at Christmas time, is people out of work...

[Elf_Erv]

I like the little "mom and pop" shops on our Main Street. Unique gifts

[Bishop1954]

We have a few in downtown Sioux Falls, that I will shop at as well...

[Mistletoe]

There are some things that need to be ordered online, but I see some of the results in many of our old favorite stores closing down as a result of this trend.

So do I. I can't believe how many stores have left. I've never liked shopping (I find it exhausting), so online suits me better, but the loss of so many of the stores- the major ones (Macy's) as well as the unique gift shops that I really came to appreciate, is really sad. I'm another one who likes to get shopping done early, so I don't stress, and then go out during the season to just soak everything up. Which is getting more difficult with the loss of the stores!

[Bishop1954]

Yes, the walking around can be a bit tough. I usually make a day of it and stop for lunch and take in a few sights along the way as well. Sometimes just sit by a window at a cafe and watch the people passing by...

[rujerro]

We go to the mall for the atmosphere and DH, DS1, DS2 shop at stores and a little bit online. I do most of my shopping online but look at return policies. That's so important because last year, a lot of the clothing that was purchased went back! This year, most of my purchases came from Amazon, ebay, with a little from Target, Barnes & Noble, Champion and gift cards from my CC rewards program.

[Bishop1954]

I especially enjoy going to the local Hallmark store for ornaments and other Christmas items versus their web site. You just can't duplicate the feeling online...

[chocolatechip1979]

I love to shop at mom and pop shops throughout the holidays. Major retailers are done online and I don't do any crazy sales after Thanksgiving.