Around the bend: Shopping early yields mixed results

Posted on November 19, 2009 |

• Editorial

By Jessie Raymond

In the past, we’ve generally started our Christmas shopping around Dec. 18.

There’s a powerful adrenalin surge that comes from the mob hysteria the week before the holiday. Similar to the running of the bulls in Pamplona every July, the shopping of the desperate in the mall every December is an annual rite that draws thousands, thrills the participants and poses a serious threat of trampling. Granted, the risk of being gored at the mall is comparatively small, but it’s still a pretty good time.

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