this year, I will be able to go shopping on Black Friday because the spouse will be working 7 12's. So, my Christmas shopping should be done rather quickly. If that doesn't work out, then I can set up the trees and the reindeer room.
I don't get the day after Thanksgiving off, ever. I always have to work the holidays.
At least you get Thanksgiving off, as well as Christmas (Remember, people, ALL businesses are CLOSED on Christmas. Not one business is open.)