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When would you be happy to see Christmas stuff in the shops

169 replies

footgoldcycle · 04/09/2024 18:30

Just noticed Christmas chocolates in the supermarket today. Every year I hear people say it's in the shops too early, but I also get that some
People want to start buying ahead of time

For me 1st November would be ok

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Differentstarts · 04/09/2024 18:31

October

beetlebrain · 04/09/2024 18:31

November

HappyDane · 04/09/2024 18:31

November.

LadyKenya · 04/09/2024 18:32

Towards the end of November.

jesper1 · 04/09/2024 18:32

Never tbh

SaffronsMadAboutMe · 04/09/2024 18:32

I really don't care because it's not like I'm being forced to buy it early 🤷‍♂️

footgoldcycle · 04/09/2024 18:33

SaffronsMadAboutMe · 04/09/2024 18:32

I really don't care because it's not like I'm being forced to buy it early 🤷‍♂️

I feel the same really, but it makes some people quite cross

I rarely buy much before mid November

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AuntieStella · 04/09/2024 18:33

The weekend of Advent Sunday

But if people really can't hold off, then at least not before Remembrance Day

susiedaisy1912 · 04/09/2024 18:33

End of October

RuthW · 04/09/2024 18:33

September

Redlorryyellowlorryblue · 04/09/2024 18:34

After Bonfire night.

SatsumaCat · 04/09/2024 18:35

I think mid November earliest for full blown Xmas everywhere, but after Halloween in the seasonal aisle.

Ferne88 · 04/09/2024 18:35

1 December

DarkestBeforeDawn · 04/09/2024 18:35

Honestly? End of November, start of December. The constant exposure to Christmas 'stuff' from now onwards really spoils it for me.

Pilotingmyownlife · 04/09/2024 18:36

After October half term. I don't buy much anyway and don't usually buy till end of November, but what really annoys me is the shelf space they use means they reduce other sections eg free from section.

Florafleur · 04/09/2024 18:36

December 1st! 😀🤔😉

Not even sure I am joking.

I was in Barcelona last year for Christmas.

It was so relaxed, people travelling Christmas eve with presents and gifts, including large ham under their arm. Gifts all newly wrapped by the shop!

UpTheMagicFarawayTree · 04/09/2024 18:36

I'm happy with gradual from September. I'd cancel Halloween and all the rubbish associated with that though.

WhatNoRaisins · 04/09/2024 18:36

After Halloween at the earliest for me personally.

FatmanandKnobbin · 04/09/2024 18:36

June.

Bloody love Xmas.

Bigearringsbigsmile · 04/09/2024 18:37

1st December

TinyYellow · 04/09/2024 18:37

November, but after fireworks night.

AdoraBell · 04/09/2024 18:37

November. CBA with it before then even though I buy presents throughout the year.

HeyPrestoAlakazam · 04/09/2024 18:37

1st November,

Get Halloween over and done with,

footgoldcycle · 04/09/2024 18:38

FatmanandKnobbin · 04/09/2024 18:36

June.

Bloody love Xmas.

I do as well, but too early waters it down too much

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StoatofDisarray · 04/09/2024 18:38

After bonfire night/ the November Cross Quarter.