As if pre-holiday shopping weren’t enough, the day after Christmas brings throngs of shoppers back to the retails stores for special post-holiday deals. In fact, according to the Christian Science Monitor, the best sales of the month aren’t rolled out until after the big man in the red suit returns to the North Pole. This is mainly due to retailers discounting the items (sometimes up to 70 percent) that they couldn’t sell before December 25.

Walmart and Kohl’s opened their doors at 5am Thursday morning for die-hard shoppers.

“This is an especially big time for people who got gift cards to come and spend on what they didn’t get for Christmas,” says Sarah McKinney, a Walmart spokeswoman.

According to Florida Today, some retailers, like Target.com and Kohls.com, even started their online sales on Christmas Day. (So much for spending quaility time with family.)

For those who are braving the malls and department stores today and tomorrow, here is a list of some of the deals and incentives out there:

Banana Republic – 50 percent off sale items with coupon code “BREXTRA50”

The Children’s Place – up to 71 percent off select items, extra 30 percent off with coupon code “D5H30EM”

Gap – 50 percent off select items, extra 30 percent off with coupon code “GAPBONUS”

K-Mart – “Shop Your Way” members get 50 cents per gallon gas discounts when they spend $25 or more on specific Proctor and Gamble products

Kohl’s – 15 percent off purchases under $100, 20 percent off purchases over $100

JC Penny – $10 off purchases of $25 or more; coupon can be printed from the JC Penny website; coupons expire December 28

Macy’s – BYGO men’s dress shirts and designer suits

Old Navy – discounts up to 75 percent off

Sears – 40 percent off appliances for shoppers who use their Sears card to purchase an appliance over $499

Target – 50 percent off select toys, 40 percent off of apparel items

Toys R Us – 40 percent off select toys, including Skylanders figures and accessories

Walmart – thousands of items 25 to 50 percent off; a Nintendo 3DS XL System for $199.96; a $50 Walmart gift card with purchase

For those who brave the after-Christmas crowds, we salute you. Happy shopping!

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