Q: Should I shop for gifts before or after Christmas to get the best deal?

Before Christmas: This is the best time for popular gifts, electronics, and the season's winter clothing to ensure you get what you want before it sells out. After Christmas: This is ideal for purchasing Christmas decorations, holiday-specific gift sets, and for finding deeper discounts on remaining winter apparel.

Question 1

When is the absolute best time to buy Christmas decorations?

Accepted Answer

For the deepest discounts, shop right after Christmas. Prices on trees, lights, and ornaments typically drop by 50-75% starting on December 26th as retailers clear out their seasonal inventory.

Question 2

Should I shop for gifts before or after Christmas to get the best deal?

Accepted Answer

Before Christmas: This is the best time for popular gifts, electronics, and the season's winter clothing to ensure you get what you want before it sells out.

After Christmas: This is ideal for purchasing Christmas decorations, holiday-specific gift sets, and for finding deeper discounts on remaining winter apparel.

Question 3

What kinds of products go on sale after Christmas?

Accepted Answer

You can expect significant markdowns on seasonal items that retailers need to clear out. Popular categories include:

Holiday decorations (trees, lights, ornaments)

Winter apparel and gift sets

Seasonal foods and beauty sets

Older model electronics and home goods

Question 4

Do stores really have good sales after Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Many retailers launch major post-holiday sales specifically to clear seasonal stock. These sales often start on December 26th and feature some of the deepest discounts of the year on holiday items, with deals frequently lasting into the new year.

Question 5

Are post-Christmas deals better than pre-Christmas sales like Black Friday?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily "better", but they serve different purposes. Pre-Christmas sales are best for securing the season's most-wanted gifts and electronics. Post-Christmas sales are unbeatable for holiday-specific items like decorations, where you'll find the lowest prices of the year.

Question 6

How long will post-Christmas sales last?

Accepted Answer

Most post-Christmas sales run from December 26th through early January. A good rule of thumb is that discounts often increase as inventory dwindles, so you may find even steeper markdowns if you wait a few extra days, but your selection will be more limited.

Question 7

What are these post-holiday sales typically called?

Accepted Answer

You'll see them advertised under several names, including "After-Christmas Sales", "Boxing Day Sales" (particularly in Canada and the UK), and "Year-End Clearance" events.

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