Have you started your Christmas / New Year shopping as yet?

@pitstop (12969)
India
December 7, 2006 8:58am CST
Quite a few of the stores and shops have started offering their christmas and new year discounts and deals. I'm hoping I can do some of the shopping next week to get the best deals. I'm looking for some clothes and if there are good deals buy some electronic items I need for my new home. What are you looking to buy this Christmas/New Year? Have you already started shopping?
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@chizue (74)
• Germany
8 Dec 06
I started buying Christmas presents in the beginning of september. I know, that's way to early but I couldn't resist. I think it was somehow wise for me to start this early because that way I always had enough money (and Christmas got really expensive for me this year). For example, my parents are getting cards for "Holiday on ice" as well as some smaller things like a cd and stuff like that. I am currently also writing a poem for them.
@pitstop (12969)
• India
9 Dec 06
A poem - thats a really sweet and innovative gift. Am sure it will be the best they ever received. And I'm impressed that you started your shopping soooooo early!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
8 Dec 06
well, i have finished shopping for my christmas tree... in fact, i have finished put it up and decorate it with my husband about 3 days ago... but i haven't started shopping for gifts yet... may be next week... good luck... :-)
@pitstop (12969)
• India
9 Dec 06
Hey - maybe you can put a photo of your christmas tree here. Love to see it!
• United States
8 Dec 06
I not only started but im just about done
@pitstop (12969)
• India
8 Dec 06
That sounds like an organised piece of work. Congrats! Wish I were that organised!
• United States
8 Dec 06
Yes. I have all of my shopping done. The gifts are all wrapped too! Can't wait until Christmas.
@pitstop (12969)
• India
8 Dec 06
Awesome - how on earth did you finish all that so soon?!!!
@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
8 Dec 06
xmas - xmas
yes i have done most of my shopping which wasnt much to do as i dont have much money, but mainly for my neices and nephews. and my parents
@pitstop (12969)
• India
8 Dec 06
Hey - its not how much you spend on buying things for your family and friends but how much love you put into it! Some of the best gifts in the world are those that are given with love rather than those that cost a lot. Cheers... and God Bless you!
• United States
8 Dec 06
Dont hate me but i am Finished LOL dont have alot of people to get for and I did everything online and had it shipped to them as it is Just my hubby and I here everyone else is acroos the country from us. That way I didnt have to get out in the madness and I got some real great deal.
@pitstop (12969)
• India
9 Dec 06
Awesome. Which online shops did you use - and did all the items reach safely on time. I assume you payed by credit card.
@em12ma (396)
• United States
7 Dec 06
Well I've done mine a couple weeks ago and I'll try to finish wrapping them all up by the end of next week. I did shop early this year because last year (and the years before that)I had a hard time looking for the gifts that I wanted to buy because most of them are either sold out already or are not on sale anymore. So I ended up with leftover items and I couldn't pick-up the best ones becasue I got annoyed by the large crowd. After that event, I promised myself to buy gifts early on and time it with the early Christmas sale which I did. Whew, now I can relax and just concentrate on what to cook for the holidays :)
@pitstop (12969)
• India
7 Dec 06
Sensible! Shopping in the last minute is definitely quite a bit of a strain on time. It can save you some money though! But like you said , you may just end up with some leftover stuff and may not get what you want.
@beckyomg1 (6756)
• United States
7 Dec 06
no ihave not started yet, need that money thing to do it. waiting for the checks to come in. and then i will start and it will be a small christmas this year.
@pitstop (12969)
• India
9 Dec 06
Hope those checks come in on time!
• United States
7 Dec 06
I do a little all year, but this year I didn't do too much! I started last week, & almost have my son done, now to hide what I got him! I still have to do my boyfriend, & I have no idea what to get him!
@pitstop (12969)
• India
7 Dec 06
Now you got me curious - what did you get your son and how old is he? Did you get these gifts at a store or online? Did you get good deals/discounts on them? Hope you enjoyed the shopping!
@lissaj (532)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I actually started in October this year. I am hoping to be done by next weekend, but I am usually one of those out on Christmas Eve trying to finish up shopping, get things wrapped and just going crazy lol.
@pitstop (12969)
• India
7 Dec 06
That is one loooooong shopping spree! Wonder how much stuff you end up with!
@arman9890 (452)
• India
8 Dec 06
Not yet.. I like to make big entries.. LOL
@bsabers (668)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I have still yet to start my shopping. Every year I tell myself that I need to get out earlier and do it, and I never do. Oh well, at least it will give me something to do right around Christmas. I guess you could say that I love putting things off. You should see me with homework! :)
@pitstop (12969)
• India
8 Dec 06
Reminds me of myself - last minute project submissions, deadlines and staying up on the last night for any academic deadlines.
@kboots (145)
• India
8 Dec 06
Well i havent started as yet however planning to start over this weekend. As i was waiting for my leave to get sanctioned so i will ample of time to shop.
• India
8 Dec 06
weel i havent as yet but am waiting when my family n i are going to be together soon as i m studyin in a colg in another place.
@ashraf7 (851)
• India
8 Dec 06
not yet started
@rubypatson (1841)
• India
8 Dec 06
Yes i went out yesterday bought some nice clothes for my 1 year old son, but i need to go shopping again for the rest of us, and i want to get a good microwave oven can you suggest anything
@sri9sri (43)
• India
8 Dec 06
Happy christmas..and happy shopping..I wish you and your family a merry christmas..:-)
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
8 Dec 06
I started my Xmas shopping a couple weeks ago and am actually almost done for the most part...I have a few odds and ends left to buy and I'm waiting for a couple things to come in but ya I'm pretty much done...Now I have tor emember where I hid everything so I can start wrapping it LOL
• India
8 Dec 06
i have not yet started but thinking to start as soon as possible
• India
8 Dec 06
yes i have started my shopping