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Samantha Hayes ReportingSometimes it's a relief to get to this point--when Christmas is finally in the mail.
Lori Brinton: "I'm enjoying the season, but ‘tis the season for it to be hectic and crazy and this is the last week so, it's the big rush today and tomorrow get everything out."
Tomorrow is a good goal because if this line looks long to you now, Ron Hubrich says just wait a couple of days.
Post Office Spokesperson: "Monday is our busiest day of the year so we are gearing up for that."
Of course stores are busy, too.
Erin Gilbert: "I'm on a break from work. I have two hours and I'm making the most of it."
Like many people Erin Gilbert is shopping for a wide variety of gifts.
Erin Gilbert: "Stuff for my dogs, my mom's dogs, tools for my husband, and that's all on my list that's left."
The hot holiday gifts this year aren't really a surprise. Electronics--especially video games and digital cameras. Elmo TMX is the big toy this year. And the most popular gifts are actually gift cards according to American Express.
It would be difficult to find anyone who doesn't want a plasma TV or a video iPod, but stores that cater to the most eccentric shopper are also finding a lot of success.
Marielos Clifton: "I think people are tired of saturated sameness."
So, at Charlotte's you can find Santas and stockings…
Marielos Clifton: "From cashmere scarfs to handbags, tuffets and tea fortes"
And if you find yourself running out of time, the 24 hour Automated Postal Center may even beat the reindeer.
Erin Gilbert: "A lot of simple ways than coming into the post office to mail something these days."
The post office also reminds you that you can go to usps.com and print our your own labels, and then hand your carrier your packages.
