Xmas shopping that is.What is it with these organised people that have all their Xmas shopping done and dusted by bonfire night. Where's the fun in that? Part of the traditional fun of Xmas involves that last minute panic buying presents - the aimless 2 or 3 visits to town totally lacking in inspiration and returning empty handed, only to find on that third - and last possible - visit that everything you pick up suddenly seems to fit the bill present wise.
I hate the over-commercialisation of Xmas, to me it comes too early. It should not be mentioned anywhere until December, not for any religious reasons, just that it simply drags on too long. I usually refuse to even think about my shopping this early. But today I broke my own rule ! It's cold wet and windy outside so I was sat, bored, at the computer. One thing led to another. A quick look at someone's list, a few quick visits to 4 major online sites to compare prices and a couple of clicks later the item is on it's way. First present bought and still November.!
No crowds, no hassle, no parking fees, must have taken all of 5 minutes - I think I'll try to get most of it done this way.
But I'll have to leave a few items for "proper shopping" . After all we have to maintain the true spirit of Chritmas don't we ?
No we don`t have to `maintain the true spirit of Christmas` - it`s all humbug!!
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