7Online.com: Get Ready to Shop, Christmas is Fast Approaching!

7Online.com: Get Ready to Shop, Christmas is Fast Approaching! Get Ready to Shop, Christmas is Fast Approaching! By Kemberly Richardson (New York-WABC, July 28, 2004) — You may have heard of the saying Christmas in July. Businesses both big and small are already ordering the hottest gifts. Gifts they believe will be on your wish list. The early bird gets the worm -- or in this case -- the gift. And with the holiday season less than 125 days away, some are already growing feathers. The experts showed us what's going to be hot, from gadgets, to jewels, to mouth-watering chocolate, to outstanding olive oil. You can let your imagination run wild with pink gloves or a tool kit? How about a leather tape measure? Stephanie Solomon, Bloomingdale's: "It is not the season for minimalism, but word of caution, don't get yourself decorate more than your Christmas tree."