If you have an extra long list of Christmas Tips but a limited amount of time to shop, make your first stop a major department or discount store. These places have a wider variety of items and you’ll be able to knock off a large quantity of your list quickly. Drop by specialty stores at the last minute to finish off your last remaining items. These stores tend to be less crowded, so save them for later in the holiday rush.
Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th but it includes the twelve days following Christmas, culminating on this date. Save some of your Christmas fun for this period. Try filling a stocking with twelve, wrapped gifts, one to be opened each day throughout Epiphany. Excitement letdown will be eliminated and the sprit of the Christmas season extended.
Did you ever notice that every gift you buy is 50% off the day after Christmas? Buy a few inexpensive cheap Christmas gifts or staples that do not go on sale. Let your family enjoy the fun of unwrapping these items. Then buy mall wide gift certificates and let everyone bask in the glow of the post-holiday sales. You’ll get twice as much bang for your buck!