Luvachicken Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 My daughter told me that she saw Christmas cards in The Card Factory the other day, then on Saturday I saw Christmas cards for sale at one of the local garden centres. IT IS THE MIDDLE of AUGUST !!!!!! for goodness sake. Why oh why can't we have Summer in peace Why can't shops bombard us with Christmas stuff in October ? It's hot, I'm wearing shorts and a T shirt and it's going to get hotter over the next few days. I don't want to see Christmas in the shops already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Never too early to get excited about Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Only 4 more pay days till xmas Eek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Its far too early to think about Christmas! There is still so much to do first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 And there was me getting my hopes up! For something Christmassy... My colleagues forbit me to sing Christmas songs anymore... I keep explaining that "let is snow" isn't a Christmas song... It's a snow song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Sad so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Its not just Christmas. Every July I feel so sorry for school children.....they havn't even broken up for the long holiday before 'Back to School' offers/banners/stock is evident! Why can't we just take life as it comes instead of wishing it away ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 But its only 122 to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 But its only 122 to go Ooops, best get the sprouts on then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 That's a third of a year and makes me feel better and makes the fact that Christmas cards are available even worse . We saw some in a charity shop a couple of weeks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 I knew some of you would be excited about Christmas already It's just that it is so hot and sticky right now, but has been beautiful the last couple of days, I don't want to be reminded of how Winter brings shorter days and not a lot of sunshine. OK I admit I have just finished a Christmas decoration that I started last Summer and I do love Christmas but really the shops do make time pass so quickly. I'm sure I complained about the same thing on here last year. And Cat tails I bet you had your crochet hooks at the ready for a Christmas swap (which I'm more than happy to organise again ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Swap??? Did someone say SWAP??? My mom has been crochetting parts of her nativity scene during the holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Swap??? Did someone say SWAP??? Yes but maybe not til October for a Christmas one Unless anyone wants to swap something beforehand ....... I could organise that if you like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Tempting but I wouldn't be able to enter. I'm in thr middle of my studies and currently working at two schools. Got a new job at school two but had a three months notice at school one... All very complicated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I miss the good old days back in the 80s and 90s when Christmas stuff wouldn't appear on shelves until November. But that's largely because I am a big kid who loves Christmas and I can't wait to get up and open prezzies. Seeing stuff this early just makes me depressed that it isn't here already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Christmas stuff in the shops this early puts me in mind of the boys in the car.....'Are we nearly there yet?' NO- we've only just pulled out of the drive...Devon is another 3.5 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I miss the good old days back in the 80s and 90s when Christmas stuff wouldn't appear on shelves until November. But that's largely because I am a big kid who loves Christmas and I can't wait to get up and open prezzies. Seeing stuff this early just makes me depressed that it isn't here already! Even more time to get excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I feel that the earlier it appears in the shops just reminds me of corporate greed. Plus it stops the excitement. Christmas hasn't been fun for a long time now. Plan ahead by all means - nice to get gifts sorted well in advance but really August is way too soon. I hate the dark days - I always have a semi depression up until the winter solstice and then I know the days will be getting lighter. I don't need anything to remind me of gloomy times that will be here all too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Christmas stuff in the shops this early puts me in mind of the boys in the car.....'Are we nearly there yet?' NO- we've only just pulled out of the drive...Devon is another 3.5 hours When I pull out of my drive it is Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Christmas stuff in the shops this early puts me in mind of the boys in the car.....'Are we nearly there yet?' NO- we've only just pulled out of the drive...Devon is another 3.5 hours When I pull out of my drive it is Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Christmas stuff in the shops this early puts me in mind of the boys in the car.....'Are we nearly there yet?' NO- we've only just pulled out of the drive...Devon is another 3.5 hours When I pull out of my drive it is Devon etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 OK........ I confess...... I do 2 Christmasses Family one, as normal 25th December and then for my closest friends.... Nearest Saturday to 25th June. Send Christmas cards, put up the tree and cook a full christmas dinner. Have crackers and exchange presents too £5.00 max though. Great fun and yes I am bonkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Now there is an idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Turkeys arrive on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
