Tis the season to shop, and shoppers are searching for deals in-stores as well as on their mobile devices. Holiday shopping this year is steadily changing from years before, as online shopping is growing more and more popular.

Years before now, people had very little access to high speed internet, but during work hours, people had that access. This year, people continue to shop online during work, and it is actually more common now.

The one problem for holiday shopping is what gift to give that special someone and whether or not to purchase it online. Not all people want the same sort of gifts, but some popular things that teens may ask for are clothing, gift cards, items from certain brands, and even good grades in school. Although all of these things can be accomplished, some are more convenient for the gift giver than others, whether it’s the price of the item or capability of getting it. This may be a good thing to keep in mind when asking for a gift.

Shopping online may be easier but most people prefer going in-stores. One of the LNE Science teachers, Ellen Odson says, “I enjoy shopping in-stores more. I like to see what I’m buying, and it is easier to make a decision.” Even though the experience can be fun, most people shop online because it is convenient. Odson says, “Shopping online is easier, and you can get lots of gifts quicker compared to going to lots of stores.”

Currently, it is common to have high speed internet in homes, as Madame Claudia Stacchini, who is a french teacher here at LNE says, “You don’t even have to leave the house, and there are no crowds.”

Alongside that, the Social Studies teacher, Kyle Hunt, who is also teaching here at LNE says he shops online, “At this time of year, it’s too busy.” Although according to the mid-November survey done by the National Retail Federation (NRF), nearly 102 million people say they shopped in stores this season, and more than 103 million say they shopped online. If you are one who prefers to shop online, be sure to order your items early, otherwise you will be in-stores fighting the crowds.