Less Than 85 Days Until Christmas!
@DeborahDiane (40295)
Laguna Woods, California
October 1, 2017 9:32pm CST
Have you started your holiday shopping?
Whether or not you are Christian, many people of all religions give gifts to their loved ones during the holidays at the end of our calendar year. For Christians, there are less than 85 days left to do your gift shopping, wrapping and, in some cases, mailing.
I usually start early, but still have lots to do.
I have purchased gifts for our all four of our adult daughters and two of our grandchildren, as well as my husband. (Among other things, I'm giving my husband tickets to see the musical, "Hamilton" at the symphony hall in Orange County. Sshhh! Don't tell him!)
I still need to purchase gifts for my four son-in-laws and five of my seven grandchildren.
Whew! I still have lots of work to do. Eighty-five days are going to go quickly!
What about you?
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
2 Oct 17
Not a lot of shopping for me. My adult kids tell me what they want and it always something I can order online. Stocking stuffers I pick up as I go along. For the rest it is usually homemade stuff.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
3 Oct 17
@DeborahDiane It does make things easy . Christmas shopping is usually mostly done in an hour
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@Freelanzer - Wow! One hour! I am humbled by your ability to do it so quickly. I need to change the way I do things!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@Freelanzer - That is great! I hope my older grandchildren will put together an Amazon wish list. That will make things easier for me!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@jstory07 - That is one reason why I start shopping early ... so I can buy gifts on clearance when I see something good. It takes time and effort to get the best deals.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Oct 17
I have done quite a bit of my Christmas shopping but still, have a lot to do. Right now I am getting through the last 3 grandchildren's birthdays with a party next Saturday.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@BelleStarr - Oh, yes! I forgot to mention that we also have a few family birthdays between now and Christmas. It seems like I am constantly getting gifts for someone!
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@LadyDuck (471482)
• Switzerland
3 Oct 17
@DeborahDiane I only buy a gift for my Mother, two gifts, because her birthday is the 13th of December, very close to Christmas. I already bought and they are wrapped and ready for her.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@LadyDuck - That is a great idea! We no longer exchange gifts with our siblings, but I do send my father something. I still shop for our daughters and grandkids, and it takes a lot of time!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@LadyDuck - That is nice to only have to buy a few gifts. I love my large family, but it seems as if every month I am writing checks and buying gifts for birthdays and Christmas. It can be overwhelming at times.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
2 Oct 17
yes, I have started and hopefully am on a roll. Sometimes i start off great and then hit a snag---I plan to have it all done ahead of time.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 Oct 17
@MarymargII - Now we only have about 60 days left ... and I have finished virtually all my shopping! I will probably pick up a few things, but I am pretty much finished!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@Marymargll - I would like to have all my shopping finished by mid-November, since we will be seeing half our family for Thanksgiving and will celebrate Christmas with them at that time. This means I have a lot to do between now and then!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Oct 17
@DeborahDiane Oh yes, I would too- love to get it done early than you can enjoy Christmas and your family! Me too!
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@sanyai (78)
• Serbia
2 Oct 17
i have two small kids, and the older one is obsessed with Christmas, she every day asks me when Santa Claus will come and she repeats it during all day. She is at the age of four and I guess it is normal since after that period the joy is not the same as in early childhood. The younger daughter is too small, and doesn't understand but she will be very happy with coming Holidays and all that joy and light around us.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@sanyai - It is always fun to have young kids in your home at Christmas. They are so delighted with whatever they get! Enjoy your kids!
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@tammys85 (30086)
• Baltimore, Maryland
12 Oct 17
@DeborahDiane Thank you so much, you enjoy your shopping too. :)
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Oct 17
@tammys85 - Having a list is a great start! Have fun with your shopping!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Oct 17
@tammys85 - I will! LOL 
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@carebear29 - Good for you! Glad I am not the only person who has started shopping!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@marlina - I love my large family, but buying gifts for birthdays and Christmas gets a little overwhelming at times.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Oct 17
@sol_cee - I enjoy the winter holidays, too!
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@just4him - Even though I have started my Christmas shopping, our family is so large that I still have a lot to do. It takes a while to figure out what everyone wants and needs.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Oct 17
@DeborahDiane It always does. Good luck on finding out and keeping them guessing.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 Oct 17
@HazySue - Wonderful! Homemade gifts are the best!
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@Deepizzaguy (102970)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Oct 17
Christmas shopping will start for me around after Thanksgiving for me.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Oct 17
@Deepizzaguy - I have a lot of friends who enjoy waiting until after Thanksgiving. Then, they spend the next few days shopping and they think it is fun. Enjoy yourself!
@dgobucks226 (35621)
•
2 Oct 17
I have started shopping as I don't like crowds that start on and after Black Friday.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 - Great idea! I don't understand people who wait until the last minute. Too stressful!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@dgobucks226 - I don't like the crowds, either. I avoid Black Friday, too.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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3 Oct 17
@DeborahDiane That is the worst or a very crazy weekend! I try to finish my shopping before then if I can.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
2 Oct 17
Christmas shopping not yet started here.. hope you are having a great time
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@prashu228 - I hope you have a fun time when you start your Christmas shopping, too.
@garymarsh6 (23405)
• United Kingdom
2 Oct 17
Oh good heavens no far too early yet! I love to give nice things and see the look on people faces it brings me so much pleasure. I don't really need anything to be honest. My daughter says I am the most difficult to buy for as I always say I don't need anything which I don't. I have all I need.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@garymarsh6 - Yes, by the time you reach our age, there are not many things we need. I tell my daughters not to get me any more perfume. I won't live long enough to use all the bottles of perfume I have, since I only wear it occasionally. I like to spend time outside, and don't want to attract mosquitoes! LOL My husband and I like to buy each other things like massages or tickets to the theater or concerts!
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Oct 17
I am glad that I do not have so many to buy for. So many people have so much already that they are difficult to choose gifts for.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@JamesHxstatic - I have the most trouble buying things for my son-in-laws. They pretty much have what they want, so I never know what to get them.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Oct 17
@Phelly02 - I like getting things on sale whenever I can, too.
