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It's two days before Christmas (as if you needed me to remind you!). Are you ready? We know this day is coming all year long but it somehow it manages to sneak up on us. To help reduce that last minute stress, here are a few things that just might help. Got your food sorted out for a wonderful meal? Check out our online Holiday Ordering and find out what your store's holiday hours will be for those last minute "oh I forgot the...!" quick dashes to the market. We've got lots of great Christmas dinner recipes in our Holiday Recipe Collection. Checking your list twice and finding you need a few more perfect gifts? It's definitely fun to stroll the aisles of our store checking out all of the fun goodies. Our Gift Guide provides some great inspiration at varying price ranges - starting at under $5. Don't know quite what to get? With a Whole Foods Market gift card, your giftee can buy the best of anything in the store, from a few basics to a cartload of indulgences. Pick up in our stores or order online. You can load any amount from $20-$500. Some of the most memorable gifts are those that are handmade, low cost or absolutely free. We've pulled together a host of ideas for "Gifts From the Heart" to help inspire young and old to dig deep inside ourselves instead of digging into our pocketbooks. Donating to non-profit organizations in the name of your giftee can be the perfect way to celebrate Christmas. Giving to someone who really needs some help makes everyone feel good. One of our favorites is, of course, our own Whole Planet Foundation, whose mission is to provide innovative assistance for entrepreneurship, including direct microcredit loans. Wishing you and yours a peaceful Christmas filled with hope.