The Southeast Missourian asked people about their Christmas shopping.
Eddy James: "We got it taken care of early this year. Now we can relax. Early is better, so you don't have to fight the crowds."
Dorothy Rowley: "I like to get into the rush of things. It seems more like Christmas when I wait closer to the 25th to do my shopping."
Brenda Plassman: "I have all the gifts bought. Now I'm going to bake cookies and desserts and make up gifts for the family."
Genece Felty: "I'm finished. I started early more than a month ago by planning a vacation to shop. That way I can take my time and enjoy it."
Kim Bonney: "I have about six or seven more gifts to buy. We've been shopping in town and out of town and hope to finish this weekend."
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