Lucille Ball asked how you knew who your friends would be in December if you bought gifts in July.
I agree with you in principle that starting early would be a great idea. If I had done that, I wouldn't be looking at attending the Christmas Eve candlelight service, having a tamale supper with DD and her family and coming home to finish the sewing, sometime Christmas morning!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
froggyintexas