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'A stitch in time saves nine'...
Jimi X Started conversation Jan 8, 2003
Your best bet is to be prepared before the holidays begin so you're not in this mess in the first place... 
Many banks in the US offer what is called a 'Christmas Club' in which depositors make regular contributions to throughout the year and then before X-mas, you receive a check from the bank with all your money and a little bit of interest to do your holiday shopping with.
Saving $10 or $20 a week for 50 weeks really adds up by the time you're ready to go shopping for the holidays...
Or to quote good old Ben Franklin (A520200) again 'A penny saved is a penny earned.' 
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