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Top Five Ways To Prepare For Christmas

Don't wait for the last minute for presents; go shopping beforehand to play it safe.

Lauren Barbulescu
Dec 19, 2016
College of Saint Elizabeth
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Top Five Ways To Prepare For Christmas
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Every single year, I always wait too late to prepare for Christmas. Whether it's shopping for gifts, getting cute ornaments and a tree, or other decorations. This year, with this top five list of ways to prepare for Christmas, you will be ready this holiday season!


1. Start before Black Friday


Black Friday is the best day to get gifts for extremely low prices. If you are low on cash, I highly recommend buying gifts on Black Friday.

2.Get your coupons organized


Don't wait until the last minute. Make sure to look through pockets of old jackets, closets, and wallets to check for any coupons. Look online as well. It's always better when you can find a bargain for something!

3. Don't wait until the last minute to go shopping!


If you didn't go shopping during Black Friday, make sure to get all of your shopping done at least two weeks before Christmas. Never wait until the day before!

4. The best presents are the ones that come from the heart


Make sure that you get somebody something that isn't something you would personally enjoy, but instead, something they would enjoy. Something that shows them that you care about them and know them really well.


5. And don't forget to get the Christmas tree!

If you're the kind of person who enjoys real Christmas trees, then make sure to order one and have it delivered at your house by Thanksgiving! For the people who don't care whether their tree is real or fake, then they have more time for tree shopping.

As a general rule, it's always good to be prepared a few weeks (or even a month) before for Christmas. You never want to go shopping the day before, spending a lot of money on something not meaningful. Take the time to really get something meaningful and significant for your friends and family this Christmas.

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