When most Australians will finish their Christmas shopping this year

It is officially less than a month until Christmas and I must admit, I'm feeling a bit excited about it. Christmas lights are going up in the streets near my home and photos of newly-decorated Christmas trees are filling my social media fees.

While I haven't started my Christmas shopping as yet, I have jotted down some ideas on a list. And I am doing my best not to feel rattled by my friends who completed their Christmas shopping weeks ago.

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I've been left feeling even better by the results of our latest Nine.com.au reader survey asking when Australians plan to finish their Christmas shopping.

Of those who responded, half will be done by mid-December - just three weeks from now. Twenty percent will take it right to the wire, finishing their shopping by Christmas Eve.

Twelve percent are all done and dusted.

Fifteen percent haven't spared a thought for when, where and how they will be doing their Christmas shopping.

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While the focus this year won't be on gifts anyway, it is nice to unwrap something thoughtfully selected with a delicious Christmas meal to look forward to, shared with family and friends.

I still can't believe we can all be together with our loved ones this year!

We are so blessed. Truly, truly blessed.