However, starting your Christmas shopping does not have to be a weekend full of pain, look in the main street of your town or in a mall dragging a lot of heavy bags.
Why not choose to get everything you need online? With most major retailers offering gift wrapping, nominated day deliveries or click and pick up from the store: it is an obvious choice for those who have little time during the festive period.
Even for those who have left until the last minute, there is still time to collect gifts: check the dates of the last Christmas order for all major retailers and the Christmas post dates to make sure everything arrives just in time.
Take a look at our current practical guides on gifts for him, gifts for children, Secret Santa and even Christmas gift ideas hampers for gourmets.
Because finding the perfect gift can be very stressful, we have compiled a selection of gifts (for all price points) below, and are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any lucky one arrived on Christmas day.
Lush Snow Fairy gift set, £ 24.95
This dazzling (and very pink) case includes a shower gel, shower rod with bubble bar, body conditioner and a gelatin pump for the best bath time on earth.
40 best gin recipes in a book ,£ 9.99
What was once a favorite drink of the grandmothers is now the fastest growing craft spirit in the world.
In this book (perfect for lovers of gin), Dan Jones, alcohol enthusiast, teaches you to select the gin of the best international brands, supply your bar like a professional and overload your poison with the help of one of the 40 best cocktail recipes inside.
Learn how to master the basic style of G & T and how to prepare a Dickens Hot Gin Punch or, if you feel savage, a Naked Peach with X classification.
V by Very Kimono satin Pyjama set , £30
Alternatively, you can pick it up in a deep plum for the same price.
DKNY Gift set with Watch and Three Bangles , £129.50
If you really want to go all out, we see this beautiful DKNY watch and bracelet from £ 185 to £ 129.50.
The set features an elegant watch with a silver sunburst dial with gold accents, a polished stainless steel case and a half bracelet bracelet.
It also includes three metal bracelets in stainless steel, black IP and gold-plated, perfect for stacking with the watch for a night out.
Pandora Circles necklace , £75
For beautiful silver jewelry, you can not go wrong with Pandora, and this iconic circle necklace is perfect for both night and day wear.
Autograph All in Wonderful Party Nails set , £18
The Marks & Spencer limited edition nail gift set features eight bold and beautiful shades to brighten up the winter.
It is also currently 3 for 2 on all gifts and you get free delivery when you spend £ 50 or more.
Dyson Hairdryer , £299
Yes, you're right, it's very expensive, but this Dyson dryer is magical, and will basically last a lifetime.
Gucci Bamboo Gift set , £65
Gucci Bamboo is the smell of the season, and at this moment, The Fragrance Shop is storing it as a gift, for £ 65 online.
With woody and floral tones, with notes of vanilla, sandalwood and ylang ylang, it is a perfume that symbolizes femininity, confidence and strength.
Are not you sure it will be your cup of tea? The Fragrance Shop has just launched a subscription service called Scentaddict. It is a subscription of £ 12 per month without a contract and you can choose a different "travel size" fragrance each month to arrive at your door.
Find the one you dreamed of and you can redeem your £ 12 spent on it.
Vineyard Tour and Lunch , £49
Whether you're a hardworking or workaholic mother, if you take it out of downtime just once next year, do it for this wine tasting experience for two.
It's a date.
Estee Lauder Pure Colur Envy lip gloss collection , £33
For every powerful woman, there is her favorite lipstick behind him, and this Estee Lauder set has all the shades perfectly packed in bag sizes.
All-new Kindle e-reader , £59.99
If she likes a good read, how about a kindle to make her digital collection work? It is friendly to the bag and is designed to contain hundreds of thousands of novels.
T2 emerald 'Pretty' mug , £22
If a cup of tea in front of the sofa is your happy place, then you may want to go to T2 this Christmas.
We have found this beautiful emerald mug, adorned with intricate mosaic patterns for a happy £ 22 online.
Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom candle , £45
You can not go wrong with Jo Malone, it's basically a fact.
This dreamy aroma has mists of golden and mellow mimosa, combined with the spice of freshly crushed cardamom. It also guarantees a combustion time of 45 hours.
Each fragrance promises to rise, relax or simply add an air of luxury to your room (or bathroom).
Amazon Personalised make up Bag , £6.95
This personalized gift bag is ideal if you have a low budget, and it still shows that you have thought about it!
Nantucket Briar eau de Toilette , £23
What can be more wonderful?
Godiva Chocolates , £32
This bestseller contains 24 perfect, white and dark dairy Godiva favorites, with a variety of tempting and expertly made fillings that include creamy chocolates, sweet candies, nuts and soft ganaches.
L'Occitane Gift set , £29
Each can includes a bath of lavender foam, almond shower gel, almond milk concentrate, hand cream with shea butter, Bonne Mère Rose soap and a box to store all your products.
Personalised Prosecco Cushion , £19.99
Printed with a word of your choice, this fun cushion is a mandatory sofa, with the phrase: "There comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is (chocolate or prosecco)" sprinkled on the front.
So, if the only thing that helps them is a prosecco bottle, a little chocolate or a luxurious bubble bath, put it on this cushion as soon as possible.
