I've had a couple people ask if I started Christmas shopping last weekend along with starting my holiday cards.
Don't be ridiculous.
I started my Christmas shopping back in...probably March. But I didn't get serious about it until about...July, I think it was. I made a scrapbook for someone around that time. That's not really shopping, per se...but it was rather time-consuming.
Even so, I'd say I only really have three people completely crossed off my list. Still more to do.
:-)