I normally go into a panic at the beginning of November and feel overwhelmed by the task of choosing and buying presents. At least it's only immediate family, DS and partner plus 2 DGDs and DD and son-in-law, But once I get down to it, it just seems to come together. Used to be a real problem years ago, as I am the eldest of five and used to buy for them all plus nieces and nephews, so glad we agreed to stop. Can't imagine how I used to do it when DCs were young and I was working full time.
In December I will put the tree up, write the cards, go to a few Christmas meals, enjoy the carols and wrap the presents - and miss DH like mad...