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Tue 11 Nov 2002Get Christmas all wrapped upWith a bit of planning, there are lots of painless and fun ways to ensure the ideal presents for your loved ones don't get left until the last minute. Christine Houde looks at some of the optionsWhoever deemed Christmas the most wonderful time of the year has obviously never been gift shopping. Long lines and even longer lists, crowded stores, empty shelves, pushing, shoving and . . bah-humbug. It's enough to suck the happiness right out of your holiday.