Reports from an Almost-Finished-With-Christmas-Shopping Trip

So, I got back from my almost-finished-with-Christmas-shopping trip a little while ago and I can report the following:

• Most of the mall and stand-alone store parking lots are close to full. But eventually, you'll find a parking spot.
• The clerks seem extra-friendly this year. One called every store within a two-hour driving distance in order to find the item for which I was looking. It will be shipped here and ready for us to pick up late on Tuesday.
• Smiling and wishing people a Merry Christmas was universally welcomed.

By the way, Merry Christmas to you! God bless you!