DICKSON CITY - Pushing her cart down the electronics aisle at Target, Joyce Enders scanned her list, checking what iPod accessory she planned to buy her child.
Unable to find it, the Dalton woman opted to purchase several gift cards before moving on with the rest of her "stocking stuffers" shopping.
"I have the majority of the shopping done," she said Sunday. "These are just some of the smaller items I need to buy to fill the stockings."
Though area malls and shops were crowded Sunday, most shoppers said they were either finishing their lists or getting extra items. With one shopping day left before Christmas, most shoppers said they weren't feeling the pressure.
Herb Tietje and his son Mickey, 10, of Kingston, strolled along the Shoppes at Montage in Moosic in no hurry.
"They finished (shopping) before Dec. 1," Mickey said of his parents.
The family, along with Mickey's two cousins, planned to spend their afternoon watching "Monsters, Inc." in 3-D.
"We went the other day just to experience it," Mr. Tietje said of the hustle and bustle. "It's part of the holidays."
Nathan Tersteeg, 36, of Richmond, Va., said he normally shops online, but he and his wife, Debbie Quick - who are originally from the area - spent the afternoon getting some last-minute items.
"Usually what we do is shop a lot online. Then we just get those cherry-on-top items," Mr. Tersteeg said.
"I only shop at stores because it's nostalgic," Ms. Quick jokingly disagreed.
There were similar attitudes at the Mall at Steamtown, where the tone around the shopping center seemed leisurely.
"I try to start early, but then I always end up coming back for last-minute things," said Dunmore resident Alicia Hollock, 31.
She held several bags of gifts and wrapping paper after spending a few hours at the mall.
Whether they were rushing or just polishing off their lists, shoppers passing through center court around 5 p.m. Sunday were treated to some impromptu caroling when members of several area churches started a singing flash mob.
"It's just to express what the season is all about, giving praise to our Lord," said Ron Liples, pastor of the Cross Road Assembly of God Church in Elmhurst.
His wife, Donna, thought of the idea after watching a similar video on YouTube.
"A lot of people joined in with us," she said. "It's just so everyone is reminded of what the season is all about."
The scene wasn't much different at the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City, where hundreds gathered Sunday for some last-minute shopping.
Holding shopping bags from Gertrude Hawk Chocolates and Gamestop, James Hanley of Lake Twp., scanned the music selection at f.y.e.
For the 20-year-old, Sunday marked the first day of Christmas shopping.
"I had to wait for my paycheck," he said, laughing. "I have been here for six hours, but I don't mind it. I am in no rush because I am here with a few of my friends."
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