Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night; in some traditions, Christmastide includes an Octave. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians,[18] as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season. In several countries, celebrating Christmas Eve has the main focus rather than Christmas Day.

Tips to Shoppping
One of the best and most streeful times of the year is Christmas.  We have to figure out what to get and for who.  We offer some tips for a stressfree Christmas.  Everyone is looking for the perfect gift, if you start don't be perfect on what you give. Be practical.  Also be in a giving mind state, or you will be stressed out. 

Tips To Get Started
1) Start now, make a list of every person you need to buy a gift for.
2) Sort your list into groups: Family, friends, work, teachers..
3) Remember it's the thought that counts you don't need to spend alot to look good to others.
4) Use Amazon and web sites to avoid crowds.
5) For out of town gifts, send your gifts early.
6) Give fruit instead of candy and sugar snacks.  Everybody is watching their weight.
7) Buy extra gifts just in case you need them.

Specific Gifts Ideas
Personal family, friends photos in a ncie frame
Bag of fresh grounded coffee
Bottle of wine
Small plant
Mechanical Pencil, pens
Headphones
Candles
Tickets to: movies, bowling, concert, sports events..

Stocking Stuffers
Lottery Tickets

For Teens, Teachers
Starbucks gift cards $5 -15
iTunes gift cards $10
Gift cards: Yogurt, McDonalds
Flowers, potted plants

Places to Shop
Japanese markets: cute things
Book stores: pens, pencils
Amazon

During the Holidays
Schedule a special dinner during the holidays with your loves ones and/or friends.