When does everyone start their Christmas shopping?

Few people like Christmas shopping especially guys. I quit a long time ago and told friends and relatives that my gift to them is that they don't have to buy me anything either.
 
It's an ongoing thing. We pick up bits and pieces over the year and on our travels, tuck them away, and unearth them if we find we need a present for someone. This applies to Christmas, birthdays etc.. Christmas is just a money making business these days, so generally we only exchange token gifts. I'd prefer to celebrate the Solstice instead - at least it's real.
 

We start watching for gifts for the little Great Grandkids around this time of year. As for us Adults....we all get together on Thanksgiving, and write down a couple of suggestions....usually no more than $25, and draw one name out of a hat. Christmas gifts are fun for the little ones, but the rest of us already have most anything we need.
 
I will buy some gift bags after Christmas when they are half price. Just get some small ones for the gift cards and larger for the ones that get the candy and gift cards.
 
I shop all through the year. I can't stand all the crowds in the stores during the holidays.. My daughter tells me what the Grand kids would like and those I order online or she does because half of the stuff the kids want have names that sound like they are from outer space. The few left from my generation get token gifts,maybe some dish towels,fancy soap,and of course goodies. We know not to load each other up with knickknacks and fancy dishes. It seems like we all are purging our homes and none of us want to add to the mess.
 
I just heard on the news that Walmart started their Christmas sales last night at midnight. Halloween is still a week away. Do the stores have their Christmas decorations up now? I guess Walmart must.
 
Lara said:
I just heard on the news that Walmart started their Christmas sales last night at midnight. Halloween is still a week away. Do the stores have their Christmas decorations up now? I guess Walmart must.
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Yes, they sure to. I was in several stores last weekend and they had Halloween and Christmas decorations out for sale now.
 
Lara said:
I just heard on the news that Walmart started their Christmas sales last night at midnight. Halloween is still a week away. Do the stores have their Christmas decorations up now? I guess Walmart must.
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They also have out their clothing with Christmas designs for sale. I would see something I thought was pretty until I pulled it out farther and there would be a Christmas design on the front of it. I didn't want Christmas clothes so it went back quick!
 
Lara said:
I just heard on the news that Walmart started their Christmas sales last night at midnight. Halloween is still a week away. Do the stores have their Christmas decorations up now? I guess Walmart must.
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Not a religious person, but I USED to like the tradition of Christmas and the lights and songs etc. Nowadays it's really getting ridiculous (re your post), by the time the actual holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) comes around, I'm already SICK of it.
 
My grandson is getting married in August to his fiancé. I give them money......My son and daughter inlaw and their daughter I give cards and money...Unless I ask them if they want something different...
My daughter and son in law will be cards or money....I'll ask my daughter what the 2 kids need this year.. One is 18 and the other is 16...
I have 5 little munches ….3 boys and 2 girls....They will be getting toys...They are my Brother's grandkids....
My Brother and sister in law exchange gifts with us....Just little trinkets or sometimes my sister in law gives me a sweater...I always ask if they want a gift card....They like to eat out....For my husband, anything he wants!!!!!!!!
 
peppermint said:
Christmas eve is my favorite....
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One year, I think it was 2007, I was doing my Christmas shopping in the morning of the 24th. The lines at the cashiers were long and tempers were evident, mine included. Had to go home and wrap them, and then drive 2 hours to the Christmas Eve party and the highway had lots of traffic. There I realized that I left a small gift underneath all the wrapping paper and had to apologize to the giftee. That day I will never forget and after that I made sure all my gifts were bought by mid December at the latest and wrapped days before.
 
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