It’s the first day of the holiday shopping season, and the mall’s turned into a war zone wrapped in tinsel. Shoppers surge like a tidal wave, elbows out, coupons flying, the faint scent of cinnamon rolls and desperation in the air. You and your partner stand at the edge of the chaos armed with caffeine and a comically long shopping list. “This is madness,” your friend mutters. You grin. “No… this is holiday shopping.”