The _only_ Christmas gifts that I purchased online were a lovely 250ml Banko kyusu from Masaki Tachi and a collection of gyokuro, both for my daughter who has developed a fondness for gyo.
I buy from local shopkeepers whenever I can and buy online only as a last resort. I buy tea online because I can't get the quality that I want in the Boston area. Support your local businesses folks!
Happy Holidays folks!
Bruce