The Stages of Christmas Shopping
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The Stages of Christmas Shopping

Christmas shopping is never easy, it's important to find the comedy in these stressful times.

91
The Stages of Christmas Shopping
Google Images

I, like many, struggle more and more with Christmas shopping each year. What do I buy the people that already have so much and don't need anything nor ask for anything. Then there is the whole struggle with trying to stay in budget (broke college student problems). There is also the struggle with having to possibly buy a gift for someone who may or may have gotten you a gift already. When will it ever get easier? The answer is never, but here are the stages of Christmas shopping for your enjoyment.

Stage 1: Finally you got a brief moment to slip out of the house with the list of all the people you need to shop for. You get to the point where you need to park the car and you can't because everyone else decided to park in the parking lot two blocks away from the mall just like you.

Some guy just cut you off for a spot. It's okay it's not like I was waiting for that one anyway. I will just take the next one, it's cool bro!


Stage 2: When you have just had it already. I am just going to create my own spot, right here...


Stage 3: Now you finally walked those two blocks to the store and the plan is to divide and conquer. "GET IN, AND GET OUT. THAT'S THE MISSION."


Stage 4: You may end up saying things that you don't mean to say...


Stage 5: When you start to run out of ideas for gifts and the bouncy balls are on sale. "YOU GET A BOUNCY BALL, AND YOU GET A BOUNCY BALL. EVERYONE GET'S A BOUNCY BALL!"


Stage 6: Too bad you can't get Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake to come to your Christmas. If you got them you would be set in terms of Christmas gifts for years to come. I mean seriously, how awesome are they?!


Stage 7: You could always give them a nice picture of you in a nice frame. That's going to look great on the fireplace!


Stage 8: When people say christmas shopping is easy... You must not have to shop for anyone.


Stage 9: When you only need that one gift left and you went to seven stores to find it, but you finally have found it..


Stage 9: Then you realize they only have one and another person is going for it too. "IT'S GO TIME!"


Stage 10: That moment you realize you lost the battle. You may not have gotten the tickle me Elmo but don't worry, remember you got 138132690 bouncy balls so you are covered. Even Aunt Martha's going to just love hers!


Stage 11: Maybe you can just regift some stuff you already have at home. "Hey, you don't need that winter coat right?"

Stage 12: When you finally get to the register and need to pay but they don't take credit cards. You've got to be kidding me right.


Stage 13: It's cool, I brought cash as back up....


Stage 14: You finally got the gifts, and even though you are almost to the car you realize they never doubled the bags and now the weight is just too much to handle. Maybe Aunt Alyssa will love the crack in her candle. Just think, it adds character.


No matter what you buy, just remember it's the thought that counts! And after all Christmas is about Ohana, and Ohana means family.


If the shopping doesn't go as planned, give the gift of Christmas spirit! Remember what you have today and always, is more important than anything you get under the tree or from someone. It's always the thought that counts!


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

79701
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

48662
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

978878
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments