The holiday season just got real. We've got Christmas promotions and sales for the whole month on almost every clothing brand at The Gate Mall City, Junefield SOGO is offering RMB50 off to shoppers who spend over RMB100 and Joy City Xidan’s annual sale just started this weekend, where lots of popular brands are having discount sales.

Also, Grand Pacific Mall is giving RMB30-60 off to shoppers who spend over RMB100, and Zhongyou Department Store is offering RMB60 off on any clothing purchase over RMB100. At Ginza Mall, shoppers who spend over RMB1,000-1,800 on one receipt can get shopping coupons valued at RMB100-200, while those purchasing items over RMB300 can join in a lucky draw to win prizes like iPods, cosmetic gift sets, CD players or perfume.

Women’s lingerie brand Ordifen is holding its annual sale on F16 of Building A, Freetown Center (Exit B of Jinsong Subway Station, Line 10), offering their lowest prices on underwear, bras and gowns. In addition, book lovers can nab some good reads with a buy two get one free deal on selected books at Page One.

More good style news out of Sanlitun. The Shimao Department Store just opened their doors this week and are offering RMB60-80 off to shoppers who spend over RMB199 on winter clothing. Those splashing out over RMB2,000 on any purchase can get a pair of tickets to a Chinese play for free. Obviously, your mileage may vary on that particular freebie. A more useful bargain is buying products valued between RMB300-1,000--you'll get supermarket coupons valued between RMB20-100 for free.