When do you start preparing for Christmas?

i have already started my shopping just getting a few things here and there, but i love going shopping on black friday you hit alot of great sales if you get there early

We used to wait to buy until closer to Christmas time but this year we have already started!!!! I'm excited about it, I love Christmas but it can be a financial strain. I'm hoping by buying early and spreading the cost out this year it will make things less stressful.

Last year was the first time I had gone shopping on Black Friday, me and my oldest daughter went out, started at midnight lol. We found some good bargains and we had a great time. I normally don't really start getting in the Christmas mood til Thanksgiving dinner is over and done. Then I'm ready to bring out the decorations and start the Christmas shopping. I do a little before that if I find a good deal on something I wanted to get a particular person on my list.

I usually start shopping around the middle of September. By the time Halloween is here I am just about finished. I avoid the crowds that way. I also do a fair bit of shopping online. No muss no fuss, no rush!