Well I like the holidays. Get some time off, I get to enjoy college bowls, different scenery, and family members stop by more often.
But I have always hated the mall. I hate crowds and I hate traffic. Sometimes when in crowds, I begin to freak out a bit, I get enraged, I get frustrated. I hold in all my anger, but it really is a discomfort.
As for when I do my shopping, usually early/mid December. I go to college, but theres a nearby mall, so when I have a short day, I just do all my shopping at that time.