When will you start getting ready for Christmas 2004?

[mvd]

I'm a big Christmas fan, but I start the planning November 1. If I started earlier, it wouldn't seem special. They say that February is a good time to shop for the next year, but it is hard to know what everyone will want. Might sneak in a carol or two from internet radio in the summer if I'm tired of the heat.

[aQuArius]

1. November 1st 2004

that is if my hubby and I are not divorced by then , LOL. What a bastard!

[Bronco69]

2. I'll start getting ready

on Christmas Eve as usual. :-)

[foreigncorrespondent]

3. I can't answer the poll...

...but as soon as I know Sapphocrat and I will be together for the holidays next year, is when I will begin planning. Otherwise, it is just another day to me.

[Dr. Wu]

4. My wife just set the table

for Christmas dinner 2004.

[amazona]

5. I don't know, what is planning ?

If it's getting ideas in the back of my mind for next year, I'm already planning.

I don't want to buy too far ahead any more. Having a disaster strike your house -- I had an oak tree take out half my house last year -- makes you aware that buying ahead just gives you more to lose. :-)

[mvd]

6. I mean acting on the ideas

I definitely get ideas earlier than November.

[GOPFighter]

7. Dec. 23

For heavens sakes, how long does it take to buy gift cards? Trees are also cheaper close to Christmas and if your throw enough tinsel on it it looks very festive. I send email Christmas cards. This nleaves me more time to watch and enjoy such quality TV shows as International Idol...

Scrooge

[TankLV]

8. Sometime in 2005 I think.

That's right - 2005.

[Valerie5555]

9. In December when I get to hear that I was getting another

Christmas letter from Amb. and Penne Laingen.

[bleedingheart]

10. depends on how long my husband is laid off

and if I have a job...
...otherwise i am in a wait and see holding pattern.

[TreasonousBastard]

11. I'm as ready now...

as I'll ever be.

[elperromagico]

12. Depends on what happens in November '04.

Either I'll start buying presents or I'll be celebrating Christmas at the draft board.