Call Me Crazy But I Love Being in the Mall on Christmas Eve!

I worked retail part time for a while several years ago. Christmas Eve was a special time. Most of the shoppers are male and many of them stop off for drinks early in the process. 

My sister and I used to go to the mall on Black Friday not because we needed anything. We had finished Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving, but so we could watch all the other people go crazy. Smug, but true. I wouldn't hesitate to go to the mall Christmas Eve but I am too busy with church and cooking.  Enjoy the sights, sounds and bustle of Christmas eve in the mall.

Hello  Crazy!   When I was in school - (and I was in school a loooong time) I used to have no choice but to wait until the last minute.  Exams were generally finished around the 21st/22nd. When I taught as an adjunct it was worse because I was very busy AFTER the exams were done - though I had a bit more time before them.  Often I would have to get grades in within 48 hours or the final final.   That can be tough.  So I have had my share of racing around the mall or local shops right before Christmas - And my answer to that is NO THANK YOU.  Today I do have some last minute gifts and I am DREADING IT. I had better get going!

Kathy, what Mall this year/ South of Delray or North? I guess it really doesn't matter. The pushing the shoving, and the last minute frenzy is priceless. It may be better than the local Comedy Club.

You're not crazy, everybody is different, some require physical stimulation, others mental, yet what ever works for you and others is fine, so Happy Holidays and have a great time with family and friends.

I agree! Although I've never been to a mall on Christmas Eve - it would just be too darned far to drive, especially in the snow - I enjoy being there during the Christmas season.

People just seem friendlier. I love seeing the decorations. I love hearing the music.I love looking at all the Christmasy things I could buy if I wanted to.

Yesterday I made a run to town for groceries - and everyone seemed a little nicer. Even other drivers were being considerate.

You aren't crazy - you're just good at seeing the spirit and soaking it up.

I know what you mean, Kathy.  I finished up yesterday with a couple little things and groceries, but I try to avoid the busiest places.

Merry Christmas!

From one crazy to another - I agree wholeheartedly!  Christmas Eve is often my ONLY trip to the mall during the season - never shopping for anything in particular, just roaming around and drinking it in.  No agenda, no "to do's".  It's like a 'play date' for ME - getting ready to head out there now =)

Merry Christmas to you!

Jana

I use to LOVE going and walking around the mall. It was a place that gave me solitude from a long day at work. Somehow, I started to enjoy spending days there on end less and less.  After years of not leaving until the last store was closed, finding myself loving the crowd on Christmas Eve; I became exhausted over the whole idea of it all, and stopped to realize the craziness behind it. I would love to be a part of the running around chaos, at the moment its just not in me!

If I could have just have some of your enthusiasm! 

Wishing you the best for 2012!  Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Dear Kathy,

It might be festive to go to the mall, but I do not have time to go. Maybe next year.

 

 

Aha?  ANOTHER wonderful excuse for my procrasination fascination.  I love it.

Merry Christmas and Not-Many Happy Returns (after Christmas).

We've been in the Houston Galleria a couple of time.  My wife and I love going on our exercise walks in the enclosed malls.  We live near a smaller one, Windward Mall in Kaneohe.  Our largest center is Ala Moana, which is one of top ten largest in the USA.  We enjoy the store decorations as well as the people.

KATHY!  Creative title caught my eye, then made me think. I know exactly what you mean...while I've never planned it out that way, if I do find myself needing to do some shopping that day, I feel like I have walked away better for the experience. Think it has to do with your mindset and expectations going into it. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and that the trajectory continues in the New Year!

Kathy---Happy Holidays

I love the vibe of the big shops on Christmas Eve (the crowds, not so much!).  We went to Macy's in Herlad Square just before Christmas, walked around Rockefeller Center, and browsed at the outdoor shops in Bryant Park that have sprung up around the ice skating rink.  I love this time of year in the city!

To each his own.  I do love Christmas Shopping, but not on Christmas Eve.  I hope you had a Merry Christmas.

Ok Kathy you are crazy.   I'll get all my Christmas spirits by staying away from the last minute rude shopeers and drivers. lol

Hi Kathy, being at the mall Christmas Eve was a tradition my daughter  and I had when she was growing

up. To watch people frantic at the last minute looking for gifts, she always enjoyed.

Then we would go home and prepare the family evening meal.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2012.

 

Irene Durocher

Bristol Properties Boca Raton, Fla.

I hope you had a Merry Christmas Kathy! I agree with you, the malls on Christmas eve day can be nice. I have not been to a mall or even a store at all this season, however. I have gradually over the years been doing my Christmas gift shopping online, giving me more time and energy to get all my other preparations done. This year is the first that I did not go to any store whatsoever! I have to say, while my online shopping certainly was convenient, I did not feel much Christmas spirit ;-( Next year I may try to get to a local mall on Christmas Eve, if only to get into the mood! I also think it will be a perfect opportunity to find some good deals on some gifts for myself! Happy New Year all!