The end of summer is upon us, which can only mean one thing. The holiday shopping season is coming. Stores have already started to roll out the Halloween candy and by the end of September we’ll be walking in a winter wonderland in retail stores long before the snow starts to fly. Shopping for Christmas gifts or holiday decor can be both stressful and fun, but the key to reducing the first and increasing the latter is to start shopping early. Here’s why: Beat the crowds Holiday shopping is notoriously crowded and can even get dangerous. There are a number…