"Twas The Night Before Christmas,"
By someonesmom
@someonesmom (5761)
Canada
December 18, 2008 2:48am CST
and I was out shopping.
This used to be the case with me some years, but not anymore. I really try to get all of my shopping done before Christmas Eve. I now find the crowded stores, and items that are out of stock, too frustrating to deal with. I guess if I 'had to' shop on Christmas Eve, I would. However, I'd much rather avoid it.
What about you? Are you a Christmas Eve shopper?
Have you ever done all of your shopping on Christmas Eve?
If so, what is the reason for this?
Have you ever shopped until the stores actually closed?
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11 responses
@mflower2053 (3223)
• United States
19 Dec 08
I never been shopping on Christmas Eve before. My husband said he has and its been more men then women. Getting last minute gifts lol. I think it would be crazy in the stores. I'm gone shopping tomorrow which is Saturday and I started a list so hopefully I get everything I need and won't have to go back until after the Christmas which I love going get my wrapping paper for the next year at a huge discount and sometimes decorations which I shouldn't need but I will need wrapping paper and name tags.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
19 Dec 08
I don't shop at all but when I did I started buying my gifts, at least the ones I was sure of as early as August, and by the time early december came along I just had a few left and I got that out of the way too, I can't stand crowds either.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I've always been the epitome of the Christmas Eve shopper...and not by choice either. It was always either because of my work hours, or because of money issues. I will hopefully have my shopping done tomorrow and won't have to worry about the last minute thing. It's close enough to Christmas Eve though isn't it? ROFL!
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@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I could never be a Christmas Eve shopper. I like things to be done ahead of time and prepared so I don't have to scarmble around. I also host Christmas Eve, so if I had to shop in there too it would be too much.
I do think that anyone who waits to shop on Christmas Eve gets the best deals of us all. The stores want to clear out their stock so you see many great buys on Christmas Eve.
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@oXAquaXo (607)
• United States
19 Dec 08
I never do my Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve. The stores are always full of people, who are sometimes grumpy and rude. You can never find what you want, because they usually are sold out.
I like to do my Christmas shopping online. I go to a few websites and order my presents. It does cost more, but it is better than running around from store to store, trying to find what you need, since you can find presents from the comfort of your own home..
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@rullil (2)
• United States
19 Dec 08
Not only is someone finally speaking my language, but this i do every Christmas! I like to think i am not lazy, i don't remember ever having shopped till the store closed, but i have wandered around store after store looking for the best buy i can. I get the gift because eventually it is Christmas eve and i have to get something!Are you like this? Or am i alone in the world.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
18 Dec 08
No I am not even though I used to be when I was working Full Time I hated it because it seems everyone goes shopping that Day and the Queues used to be miles long, I would at least stand in a Queue for about an hour, which was fine then as I was not Ill then, now I can't do it, I went with my Daughter last Year on Christmas Eve and I had to leave the shop I could not breathe
I rather do it bit by bit now and then have it all there ready and no worrying
Love to you
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@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I am usually done shopping early but tend to shop till i cant anymore. Actually even the day after im still shopping for next years christmas it doesnt stop lol. In fact i am going to do some last minute shopping saturday with my parents.
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@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
18 Dec 08
Hi there!
I don't like going anywhere on Christmas eve. On Christmas eve, I like to relax and celebrate with my family. I do Christmas shopping all-year round. Every time there is a Sale or a promo or discounts and bazaars, I find good deals and get them, and I keep them so that when Christmas comes, there will only be a few gifts left to buy.
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@brucekaushik (891)
• India
18 Dec 08
its actually fun to go out and shop at the festival eve, but the stores are full of people and the rates are sky high so we will have to do it before if we don't have time to shop at that moment. but its always to to shop with our friends on the festival eve.
