People complain how Christmas got overly commercialized in the past century, going forward. That is true, but it's also the name of the game. Perhaps to some the meaning of Christmas is a great backstory to shop hard, but just like I don't believe there is a kid out there who haven't heard of Spiderman and how he acquired his powers, there aren't many folks completely clueless to the good work Jesus have done and to the day he was born, either. Think of the Christmas gifts as a necessary hardware upgrade to run the software smoothly for the advanced century. After all, the intent of those gifts are pure. To make someone happy, and there is nothing wrong I can think about that. You might have an argument claiming Santa is more popular than Jesus around Christmas, but when you canvas the calendar throughout the year, I think the Savior is still few points ahead of the "big guy". Shhh... Don't tell that to SantA-iClause, though.
That being said the shopping itself around Christmas is a daunting task I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemies, but... There are few things you can do to make it bearable. Since I used to work at Superstore, I do have few tips to get you through the Holiday shopping a bit faster and a tad easier. Let's say your store opens at 7 AM. (Look for the ones that do open early). Wait for about 30-45 minutes past its opening time, (to miss all the bargain bin hunters), then walk in with full confidence knowing the shelves would be full with merchandise and the check-out lanes empty of shoppers. (Or if you want to join in a nice morning exercise, which consists of fighting for a 30% discount on a dented can of cat food, then be at the door at 6:30 AM sharp, like all your other workout buddies). Between 7:30 and 8 o'clock the shop is at its quietest moments, but do not daydream just yet. Have a list of things you want/need to buy, stick to it and methodically eliminate the items. This is a "get in and leave quickly" kind of situation. Before you leave the premises though, make sure you stop by the cash register or self check-out machines, not to end up on a naughty list or worst... In jail. You don't want that. Nor do I. So, there you have it. This little known shopping strategy is my Christmas present to you. And let me leave you with one final thought, borrowing from a gambling wisdom: "Know Your Limit, Shop Within It". Something I sure, Ms. Rahmani would have appreciated to know before she started filling up her grocery basket. Live and learn. Page No.9 from the upcoming: "Twisted Holiday Horror Tales" #1 Art / Colors by TRISH ISIDERIO Story / Letters by ATTILA KISS Publisher: SCATTERED COMICS, Inc
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