First, don’t panic. Remember that Next not being open is a blessing in disguise. It’s a gift from the retail gods. It means you can stay in your pants, eat another slice of Christmas cake, and not have to fight a stranger for a discounted throw pillow.
If you absolutely must shop, hit the sales online. It’s safer. You can’t catch a cold from a website (unless you’re very, very unlucky). Just brace for the loading screen of sorrow when everyone else has the same idea.
Or—and here’s a wild thought—you could go for a walk. Breathe fresh air. Visit the pub. Play Monopoly until someone cries. Boxing Day is a sacred day for chipping the paint off leftover cheese, not for buying a new coat.
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