1/3 of people already Christmas shopping

[Rebelwithallthecause]

That seems a lot

So I’m wondering if it’s true

In a very unscientific poll

YABU = not xmas shopping yet
YANBU = yes I’m shopping for Christmas

I always start in September...just picking up a few bits as and when I see them...I prefer this to one huge shopping trip. It's easier on the wallet too! I always buy loads of stocking fillers for my dc...they get about fifty gifts each in them so I try and pick up bits on my normal shopping trips.

Ive finished my 2 year olds, almost finished my 9 year olds, then 2 teenagers and parents/siblings so.
Im worrying less now ive already made a good start

Nope. I don't believe that Christmas has to be about loads of 'stuff'. The excess actually makes me a bit queasy.

My ds has a birthday in early October, so generally I don’t start shopping for Christmas until after that. However this year I’m trying to get a small craft business off the ground, so although I haven’t bought any gifts yet, I have been making Christmas stock and buying materials for more.

Started months ago. I always do and have saved lots of money in the past. If I see bargains on things they will still like such as lego or star wars then I put them away.

I finished mine over a month ago

Yes I’ve started as I prefer to spread the cost over the year

I asked people in June 😂
They told me :)

The kids, are pretty easy, and not much will change in afew months with them, they aren't at those type of ages yet

I have bought present my dc wish in reduced price since summer. I have a list of things and I look for bargains.

YANBU. I have started buying a few extras each week with my good shopping and I put them in a box in my wardrobe. I have also bought a few Stocking fillers.

@caringcarer

YANBU. I have started buying a few extras each week with my good shopping and I put them in a box in my wardrobe. I have also bought a few Stocking fillers.

I do that. Tin of this and jar of that won't go off. It means no giant shopping in December. Just get the fresh stuff

I normally start earlier than this to be fair, but I’ve started this week

I've booked my Waitrose delivery slot for Christmas Eve if that counts . Otherwise no , I leave shopping until mid December at the earliest .

I've finishef

I never start until mid November at the very earliest. I love Christmas and loathe the idea of diluting it by letting it creep forward into early autumn. I don't feel the need to spread the cost - not that we are wealthy, but in our family we don't really go overboard with spending on presents. I'm always astonished by the 'How much do you spend? Christmas threads on here tbh.

I usually buy everything the last couple of weeks, but this year I have been made redundant and I started buying things from September. One or two food /drink items every week (have some chocolates /booze/snacks/mincemeat /turkey crown) also I have some presents for the little one coz I saw them in offer.
I would say I'm half way through

There was some amazing offers / deals in things over the last few months when the shops were closed....

I start in the January in the sales....

Iv got this.... Im sorted....

I am surprised it's only a third.
We start in Sept in order to spread it out.

I went out this morning purposefully to get advent calendars and Christmas food stuffs. I hate shopping especially now so it will only get more stressful nearer to Christmas.

The thought of queueing up behind barriers in dismal car parks, in the rain and cold surrounded by miserable masked people gave me the kick up the backside I needed to get started.

3 gifts to go and I'll be done. All other presents, Advent calendars, stocking fillers, wrapping paper, cards, ribbons etc all bought. Both my DCs and 3 nephews, my mum and dad all have winter birthdays and I've finished those too. It's nice feeling ahead of the game.

I don't go out specifically to do Xmas shopping yet, but start picking things up as I see them from September onwards. The less shopping I have to do in December the better.

My family are also fine with charity shop gifts for some things, and obviously you have to grab them when they're there as they'll be long gone by December. I've bought 6 out-of-print books, lots of beads and buttons for a crafter, and a few bits and pieces that were unopened in the original packaging.

I have most of my Christmas presents already just stocking bits and a main present for my 14 year old left to go. I have four children so buy stuff every month.

Nope. I can't even think about Christmas until after half-term. Although I have wondered what will be best for my MIL, with the rule of six, as realistically we will not be able to meet with DH's siblings and their families this year.