I'm feeling a bit smug, but please don't hate me for it! I've actually begun my Christmas shopping! (Actually, I picked up a couple of items over the summer, but I've recently added to the booty). I am one of those (likely) lunatics that really enjoys Christmas shopping. Guilt-free shopping! Woohoo!
When I say I enjoy it, I don't enjoy crowds during the hectic season, so I tend to get a headstart to avoid the masses (which also means I have more stuff to pick from). And... there are always one or two people I shop for who are extremely difficult, which causes a fair amount of angst. So it's not a slam-dunk pleasure, but I believe I curb a lot of the December stress.
Benefits of Early Christmas Shopping