First, check the website of every store you want. Hours change faster than a squirrel on coffee. Don’t trust last year’s info.
Second, bring cash. Some small stores have spotty card machines. And you don’t want to be that person holding up the line while the cashier reboots the system. You’re better than that.
Finally, remember: Boxing Day is chaotic, fun, and slightly insane. It’s the last hurrah before New Year’s. So grab your coat, your gift card, and your sense of humor. The stores are waiting. Let the madness begin.
