Christmas Shopping, Now?

I did the December Christmas Shopping once and I hated the crowds. I usually know what my family likes so I shop the clearance racks and hold on to it for Christmas, Birthdays, and other events. The results: saving money and not being overwhelmed during the holidays! For instance I got one $140 item marked down to $30 and additional 15% off. The only downside is that you have to make sure it's something that they want because most stores have a 30-60 day return policy.