I usually buy gifts online throughout the year, however, at Christmas, I tend to navigate more towards handmade items or locally bought items. Our family has a gift exchange that involves very little spending (hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Ideas-for-Cheap) This way the focus stays where it should be and our gathering is low pressure and fun for all. Because of this, I would say I actually decrease my online spending at Christmas.
I'm buying some gifts online. I shop online for gifts that are hard to find in stores. I don't like the extra charge for shipping, but Amazon has free shipping this weekend.
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