Holiday shopping isn't always easy. Or pretty. The stores are swelling with stressed-out shoppers and testy temporary salespeople (more than half a million, to be exact). And they're all distracting you from the task at hand—finding unique and personal gifts in your price range. So each year, we offer our hassle-free, avoid-the-crowds gift guide. Smart options, all available online.
Last day to send gifts using Standard Post US Mail to ensure Christmas delivery.
(For guaranteed Hanukkah delivery, it's 11/15.)
Last day for standard FedEx and UPS shipping to ensure a Christmas Eve delivery.
(Expedited 2-Day Shipping gives you until 12/21.)
Free Shipping Day. More than 2,000 retailers offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve in the continental US.