That’s right. The decorations are up, the lights are on, and the sales have begun – it’s the countdown to Christmas!
You may think it’s too early, but it’s around this time when we start getting more inquiries and orders for our Christmas gift baskets and flower arrangements. As a matter of fact, in the current Toronto economic climate, we’ve noticed that people have actually started shopping even earlier for everybody on their list.
Wonder why? There are several advantages to shopping earlier for Christmas.
1. With time on your side, the shopping experience tends to be far less stressful and can sometimes even be enjoyable. You’ll be able to browse more, visit plenty of stores in person and online, and make sure what you’ll purchase is the right gift.
2. There’s nothing worse than knowing exactly what they want, but finding out that it’s sold out at every shop you go to. Remember the Nintendo Wii Fit last year or Furby and Tickle Me Elmo a few years back? You definitely don’t want that to happen to you! Shop early to avoid this.
3. When ordering online, you won’t have to pay for expedited shipping. With plenty of time to spare, you’ll be able to opt for the cheapest and slowest method, even when the recipient is far away.
4. Standards drop dramatically the closer Christmas is. Leave your Christmas shopping the day before 
and you’ll probably buy something that you haven’t put much thought into (you know, like socks or underwear). Plus, in your desperation you’ll forget about your budget and over spend.
5. Holiday parties, dinners and events all take place around Christmas. Why add to your busy schedule by braving the mall or surfing the net in a desperate search for presents?
6. 416-Florist.com gets Christmas gift basket orders that have to be delivered to other countries, halfway around the world. Ordering online early ensures that the delivery will be made on time, without costing a fortune.
