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"Am I a humbug? But is it just me that thinks it’s too early for the shops to be full of Christmas items?
Always curious  "
Way too early. I nearly fell over when I saw a Christmas section in the Aldi special buy aisle this week We haven’t even made it past halloween yet!! |
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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago
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Maybe the shops put the stuff out early each year to give people a chance to afford to purchase various bits of food/drinks/gifts/decorations/toys before December.
So they can afford to have a lovely Christmas too? |
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Not really no! It is Oct! And gives peeps the chance to budget! Wish they would hurry up get the advent calendars! I like to get them sent of to daughter in florida early! Mind u I don't like picking the Xmas stuff! There is only chocs at mo nothing else! Been picking few tubs of quality street etc x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Am I a humbug? But is it just me that thinks it’s too early for the shops to be full of Christmas items?
Always curious
Way too early. I nearly fell over when I saw a Christmas section in the Aldi special buy aisle this week We haven’t even made it past halloween yet!!"
Exactly…. Why can’t we just enjoy that first then put it out…. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Waaaay too early. Christmas should start on the 1st December and end at midnight 26th. Mr (grinch)"
As long as Halloween & bonfire night are done I say go from there .. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Maybe the shops put the stuff out early each year to give people a chance to afford to purchase various bits of food/drinks/gifts/decorations/toys before December.
So they can afford to have a lovely Christmas too? "
I have no idea why they do it as I don’t work in retail ….. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Don’t do Halloween - my buzzer gets turned off so no wee sugar craving kid can get in! If I was to do it, id have my toffee & chocolate onions in all ready on a plate waiting…..
Don’t do bonfire fortnight either… I have animals |
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I think it doesn't help with making Christmas this massive thing that must be photo perfect. And I think it puts pressure on people especially at the moment with everything as it is. Should be about spending time with those you love. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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As long as Halloween & bonfire night are done I say go from there ..
Leeds Council announced yesterday all six public bonfires and fireworks are cancelled "
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As long as Halloween & bonfire night are done I say go from there ..
Leeds Council announced yesterday all six public bonfires and fireworks are cancelled "
A lot of the local ones done in rugby clubs etc are being cancelled this year also. |
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"I think it doesn't help with making Christmas this massive thing that must be photo perfect. And I think it puts pressure on people especially at the moment with everything as it is. Should be about spending time with those you love. "
Agreed. After a couple of years of severely disrupted Christmases, I plan to wind it back permanently. There's just no need. |
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"I think it doesn't help with making Christmas this massive thing that must be photo perfect. And I think it puts pressure on people especially at the moment with everything as it is. Should be about spending time with those you love. "
Totally agree … it’s hound be how you want it … not necessarily ‘keeping up with the jones’ |
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"Maybe the shops put the stuff out early each year to give people a chance to afford to purchase various bits of food/drinks/gifts/decorations/toys before December.
So they can afford to have a lovely Christmas too? "
This  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Maybe the shops put the stuff out early each year to give people a chance to afford to purchase various bits of food/drinks/gifts/decorations/toys before December.
So they can afford to have a lovely Christmas too?
This "
Okay |
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By (user no longer on site)
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No, I don't think it's too early. Retail seasons have always run slightly earlier, it's just the way it works. I don't like the fact Halloween seems to get more scaled back each year though, some places have the smallest amount of stock in August and some don't stock any Halloween stuff at all 
Pxx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"No, I don't think it's too early. Retail seasons have always run slightly earlier, it's just the way it works. I don't like the fact Halloween seems to get more scaled back each year though, some places have the smallest amount of stock in August and some don't stock any Halloween stuff at all
Pxx"
Exactly… stock the stuff for what’s happening next …. |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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I work in retail.
Christmas for us is one of the most profitable periods in the year. Our Christmas department is being opened to the public today, I'm looking forward to finding out how much we take today.
I remember one Sat last year we took 22k, just in that department. It was bonkers.
We've had a few bits out over the last 4-6 weeks, calendars, diarys that sort of thing. They've gone and been restocked twice.
People are definitely shopping early this year.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"The only thing I like about Christmas is mint matchmakers and gingerbread lattes  "
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Not saying I don’t like Christmas  I’m just saying I think it’s too early for all of the stuff to be out in the shops …. But only my opinion … |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I work in retail.
Christmas for us is one of the most profitable periods in the year. Our Christmas department is being opened to the public today, I'm looking forward to finding out how much we take today.
I remember one Sat last year we took 22k, just in that department. It was bonkers.
We've had a few bits out over the last 4-6 weeks, calendars, diarys that sort of thing. They've gone and been restocked twice.
People are definitely shopping early this year.
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All about the money |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The only thing I like about Christmas is mint matchmakers and gingerbread lattes
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Not saying I don’t like Christmas I’m just saying I think it’s too early for all of the stuff to be out in the shops …. But only my opinion … "
Lol I know I’m saying I don’t like Christmas |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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"I work in retail.
Christmas for us is one of the most profitable periods in the year. Our Christmas department is being opened to the public today, I'm looking forward to finding out how much we take today.
I remember one Sat last year we took 22k, just in that department. It was bonkers.
We've had a few bits out over the last 4-6 weeks, calendars, diarys that sort of thing. They've gone and been restocked twice.
People are definitely shopping early this year.
All about the money "
It is I'm afraid. Our buyers have bought double this year, just hope we can flog it all. I was new to the company last year and was shocked at the volume of shit that flew out. |
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"I work in retail.
Christmas for us is one of the most profitable periods in the year. Our Christmas department is being opened to the public today, I'm looking forward to finding out how much we take today.
I remember one Sat last year we took 22k, just in that department. It was bonkers.
We've had a few bits out over the last 4-6 weeks, calendars, diarys that sort of thing. They've gone and been restocked twice.
People are definitely shopping early this year.
All about the money "
For me, I know that's why it is this way - and that makes me want to opt out entirely. (Particularly when the rest of the year is "new year new you? Buy our shit. Spring is coming. Buy our shit. Easter is coming. Buy our shit. Spring cleaning. Buy our shit. You deserve a treat. Buy our shit." No thank you) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I work in retail.
Christmas for us is one of the most profitable periods in the year. Our Christmas department is being opened to the public today, I'm looking forward to finding out how much we take today.
I remember one Sat last year we took 22k, just in that department. It was bonkers.
We've had a few bits out over the last 4-6 weeks, calendars, diarys that sort of thing. They've gone and been restocked twice.
People are definitely shopping early this year.
All about the money
For me, I know that's why it is this way - and that makes me want to opt out entirely. (Particularly when the rest of the year is "new year new you? Buy our shit. Spring is coming. Buy our shit. Easter is coming. Buy our shit. Spring cleaning. Buy our shit. You deserve a treat. Buy our shit." No thank you)"
For me Xmas isn't about the "stuff".
Well maybe the gingerbread lattes and the food but I just love everything else.
The lights
The walks in the dark
Ice skating
Hot chocolates/lattes/mulled wine!
The crap Xmas movies
The decorations
The tree or trees!
The cold, the dark and hopefully some snow!
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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No I don't. Some people find it easier to spread the cost or want to get in the festive spirit earlier and that's understandable. It's been a tough year for many and if it brings someone cheer I'm all for it.
I'm with JAG and her love for it - can't wait to start gathering for wreath building. Cosy snuggly jumpers and scarves donned for night walks to see twinkling lights of cheer. The welcoming smell of delicious food and drink. The joy of seeing loved ones and friends, celebrating being with them. Big blankets and Elf. Nightmare Before Christmas. GREMLINS (deserves caps). Even the carols at this time of year make me smile, I'm going to dust off and rosin up my bow and learn a new piece for Christmas Eve. Love it all.  |
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"I work in retail.
Christmas for us is one of the most profitable periods in the year. Our Christmas department is being opened to the public today, I'm looking forward to finding out how much we take today.
I remember one Sat last year we took 22k, just in that department. It was bonkers.
We've had a few bits out over the last 4-6 weeks, calendars, diarys that sort of thing. They've gone and been restocked twice.
People are definitely shopping early this year.
All about the money
For me, I know that's why it is this way - and that makes me want to opt out entirely. (Particularly when the rest of the year is "new year new you? Buy our shit. Spring is coming. Buy our shit. Easter is coming. Buy our shit. Spring cleaning. Buy our shit. You deserve a treat. Buy our shit." No thank you)
For me Xmas isn't about the "stuff".
Well maybe the gingerbread lattes and the food but I just love everything else.
The lights
The walks in the dark
Ice skating
Hot chocolates/lattes/mulled wine!
The crap Xmas movies
The decorations
The tree or trees!
The cold, the dark and hopefully some snow!
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Sure. But I feel the commercial hype drowns all of that out, and just makes me cranky.
Peace, goodwill, love for those closest to us - that's extremely important to me. And having spent two Christmases on my own, I'm leaning into that more in future, and keeping my wallet shut. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I work in retail.
Christmas for us is one of the most profitable periods in the year. Our Christmas department is being opened to the public today, I'm looking forward to finding out how much we take today.
I remember one Sat last year we took 22k, just in that department. It was bonkers.
We've had a few bits out over the last 4-6 weeks, calendars, diarys that sort of thing. They've gone and been restocked twice.
People are definitely shopping early this year.
All about the money
For me, I know that's why it is this way - and that makes me want to opt out entirely. (Particularly when the rest of the year is "new year new you? Buy our shit. Spring is coming. Buy our shit. Easter is coming. Buy our shit. Spring cleaning. Buy our shit. You deserve a treat. Buy our shit." No thank you)
For me Xmas isn't about the "stuff".
Well maybe the gingerbread lattes and the food but I just love everything else.
The lights
The walks in the dark
Ice skating
Hot chocolates/lattes/mulled wine!
The crap Xmas movies
The decorations
The tree or trees!
The cold, the dark and hopefully some snow!
Sure. But I feel the commercial hype drowns all of that out, and just makes me cranky.
Peace, goodwill, love for those closest to us - that's extremely important to me. And having spent two Christmases on my own, I'm leaning into that more in future, and keeping my wallet shut."
Yeah but you choose if you get swept up in the commercial side or not.
I love it anyway!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't care how you all celebrate Christmas but I wish you happiness, health and good fortune for whatever you do all year round "
Fuck Hallowe'en though. What a crock of shit. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"No I don't. Some people find it easier to spread the cost or want to get in the festive spirit earlier and that's understandable. It's been a tough year for many and if it brings someone cheer I'm all for it.
I'm with JAG and her love for it - can't wait to start gathering for wreath building. Cosy snuggly jumpers and scarves donned for night walks to see twinkling lights of cheer. The welcoming smell of delicious food and drink. The joy of seeing loved ones and friends, celebrating being with them. Big blankets and Elf. Nightmare Before Christmas. GREMLINS (deserves caps). Even the carols at this time of year make me smile, I'm going to dust off and rosin up my bow and learn a new piece for Christmas Eve. Love it all. "
You do realise I was talking about the stuff in shops not actually Christmas and all its joys?
If you bought it now would it be put up? Or out? Will your Xmas lights be shining anytime soon? Is the tree up yet?
the cost spreading was mentioned early on so I took understanding from that |
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"I don't care how you all celebrate Christmas but I wish you happiness, health and good fortune for whatever you do all year round
Fuck Hallowe'en though. What a crock of shit."
I’m
Confused…. One group of peoples celebration for spreading joy is accepted … but the other type of joy spreading by costume wearing … bringing adults & children together to share an evening of laughs / treats. / playful tricks.. neighbourhood collectiveness… interacting with those you may not with all the time… that’s a crock of shit |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"No I don't. Some people find it easier to spread the cost or want to get in the festive spirit earlier and that's understandable. It's been a tough year for many and if it brings someone cheer I'm all for it.
"You do realise I was talking about the stuff in shops not actually Christmas and all its joys?" "
Yep. Hence the paragraph above.
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If you bought it now would it be put up? Or out? Will your Xmas lights be shining anytime soon? Is the tree up yet?
the cost spreading was mentioned early on so I took understanding from that "
My decorations won't be out because it's Halloween first for me. I'm not ashamed to admit I did pick up a present for someone this week because I saw it and knew she'd love it. I guess I don't see the point in Humbugging someone else's joy.  Yep, falling back on that fallacy. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"No I don't. Some people find it easier to spread the cost or want to get in the festive spirit earlier and that's understandable. It's been a tough year for many and if it brings someone cheer I'm all for it.
"You do realise I was talking about the stuff in shops not actually Christmas and all its joys?" Yep. Hence the paragraph above.
If you bought it now would it be put up? Or out? Will your Xmas lights be shining anytime soon? Is the tree up yet?
the cost spreading was mentioned early on so I took understanding from that
My decorations won't be out because it's Halloween first for me. I'm not ashamed to admit I did pick up a present for someone this week because I saw it and knew she'd love it. I guess I don't see the point in Humbugging someone else's joy. Yep, falling back on that fallacy. "
Oh I wasn’t humbugging anyone else’s joys…. Each to their own… I was simply wondering what other peoples thoughts were… and fantastically I am getting involvement of all thoughts and preferences … which is great for a forum discussion |
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"I don't care how you all celebrate Christmas but I wish you happiness, health and good fortune for whatever you do all year round
Fuck Hallowe'en though. What a crock of shit."
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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago
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"I usually do my shopping Christmas Eve. Purely because it would take more organisation than I have to do it any earlier."
...and time it right reductions for sales have already started ...it's a little 'flying by the seat of your pants' but I do this too lol |
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"I usually do my shopping Christmas Eve. Purely because it would take more organisation than I have to do it any earlier.
...and time it right reductions for sales have already started ...it's a little 'flying by the seat of your pants' but I do this too lol "
I usually find that I've missed the posting date for Christmas cards then as well... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't care how you all celebrate Christmas but I wish you happiness, health and good fortune for whatever you do all year round
Fuck Hallowe'en though. What a crock of shit.
I’m
Confused…. One group of peoples celebration for spreading joy is accepted … but the other type of joy spreading by costume wearing … bringing adults & children together to share an evening of laughs / treats. / playful tricks.. neighbourhood collectiveness… interacting with those you may not with all the time… that’s a crock of shit "
THAT WAS THE JOKE. |
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"I don't care how you all celebrate Christmas but I wish you happiness, health and good fortune for whatever you do all year round
Fuck Hallowe'en though. What a crock of shit.
I’m
Confused…. One group of peoples celebration for spreading joy is accepted … but the other type of joy spreading by costume wearing … bringing adults & children together to share an evening of laughs / treats. / playful tricks.. neighbourhood collectiveness… interacting with those you may not with all the time… that’s a crock of shit
THAT WAS THE JOKE."
Ah okay… I didn’t quite read it right is seems … must have.missed the obvious humour |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Well they had Christmas stuff out in August in some shops I went to and I think that’s way too early…
Same for Halloween and Easter?! I’m sure it used to be out on the shelves 3/4 weeks before not months before   |
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I really dislike Christmas, but kids love it so I do it. Christmas stuff in shops really trigger me and put me in a huge huge slump. However, I’m changing tactic this year and buying stuff now in hope of a calm December and I can focus on my mental health rather than the pants of christmas |
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I’m a real bah humbug but I actually think this year it’s a good thing. Money will be tight for many so spreading the cost will help a lot of people to be able to budget for it.
I think Christmas for many will be dramatically toned down this year |
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"I’m a real bah humbug but I actually think this year it’s a good thing. Money will be tight for many so spreading the cost will help a lot of people to be able to budget for it.
I think Christmas for many will be dramatically toned down this year"
Wait.. what.. Your xmas decorations are shamazing!! |
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