Thousands of West Aussies have scrambled to put final touches on Christmas

West Aussies are scrambling to put their final touches on Christmas as they prepare to celebrate the big day.

Across the city, shoppers were picking up last-minute gifts and fresh seafood to make their festive celebrations shine.

In Leederville, Kailis Brothers are on the final stretch of their 36-hour-long seafood marathon, with WA rock lobster in hot demand, and local prawns are a Christmas table must-have.

The store will close at 6pm on Sunday, after opening at 6am on Saturday.

Matt Kailis said they expected to sell 10 tonnes of prawns, 3.5 tonnes of lobsters and 48,000 oysters.

“The atmosphere is electric; because we’re open for 36 hours, you get people coming in at all times of the morning. Though it’s the same faces because they all have a tradition,” Mr Kailis said.

At Karrinyup Shopping Centre, thousands flocked to wrap up their pre-Christmas shopping, including Scarborough mum Tara Brookes, who picked up most of the presents for family and friends.

“I’m battling the storm here, but working full-time as a single mum, life has been crazy, so shopping at the last minute is my only option.

“The extended shopping hours have helped massively, however.”

Ms Brookes said she would return for the Boxing Day sales, hoping to snag perfume.

Myer’s Geoff Ikin said customers could expect more value for their dollar at this year’s sales.

“The Boxing Day sale is the perfect opportunity for customers to take advantage of huge savings on essential household items such as new sheets, towels and cookware,” he said.

“It’s also a great time to freshen up your wardrobe ahead of the new year or plan ahead for the family with new school shoes, kids’ clothing, underwear, and activewear.”

Across Australia on Boxing Day, Myer expects to sell 40,000 men’s t-shirts, 122,000 towels, 12,000 dresses and 10,000 toasters.

Perth City Myer will open its doors on Boxing Day from 8am until 6pm.