Bah, Humbug!
Working retail at Christmastime is chaotic. Most of the time, I like it.
It's a bit more exciting and challenging to find books for more folks as
quickly as possible. But working 7 1/2 hours on register is enough to
suck any enjoyment out of the whole thing.
Then there's the fact my finances are such that I can't shop too heavily.
This will be the second year in a row I give nearly everyone gift cards, but
I can better afford $200-$250 than $400.
Makes me feel like a Scrooge, though.