Christmas comes early... - The Punters Lounge

manckevin · 31-08-2008, 00:24

OK, hands up if you read this with news of the latest giveaway!

Right everyone. Hands down again now

Over the last few years, it's true, Christmas has started earlier. In 2005, a pub near me had decorations up in JULY - that I doubt will ever be beaten and I think they just forgot (too lazy) to take them down!

In 2006 though I recall it was September 6th
In 2007 it was September 3rd

This is when I have noticed in a shop, items you might buy for Christmas ... cards, decorations, wrapping paper, you know the sort of thing.

So lets see when Christmas starts around your way. Post here when you see anything Christmas related in any of the major supermarkets, where it is and what you saw.

I think the September 3rd record will be beaten, just, this year!

PAULM03 · 31-08-2008, 07:48

Been seeing christmas stuff for pub dinners for ages.

Haven't seen anything in the supermarket yet.

mowgli77 · 31-08-2008, 11:00

I drive past a restaurant called Sandal Farm every day on my way to work, they are advertising for Xmas lunch and have been for about 1 month. Not seen anything in the supermarkets yet though.

AK1979 · 31-08-2008, 11:17

I still havent taken mine down from last year. the xmas lights round the flat are still programmed to come on at 9 p.m. every night

PAULM03 · 31-08-2008, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK1979

I still havent taken mine down from last year. the xmas lights round the flat are still programmed to come on at 9 p.m. every night

And why not eh? Everyday's christmas day when you're young and single.

aliando · 31-08-2008, 19:19

i've heard 3 people in august singing fcuking xmas songs.

manckevin · 31-08-2008, 20:30

Apparently, Sainsburys Wigan have the shelves cleared and ready for tomorrow

What I really hate though is those people that give you a bloody countdown all the way to Christmas...

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115 days tomorrow

or

2763 hours and 29 minutes, precisely

aliando · 31-08-2008, 20:33

116 days tomorrow until its all over

or

2787 hours and 29 minutes, precisely

DJ · 01-09-2008, 12:50

Was sent an invite for an Office Christmas Party today!

An Office Christmas Party for the company I used to work for. I guess that's my first Christmas thing of the year.

Galronix · 01-09-2008, 14:17

I've seen Christmas cards on the shelves in Woolworths just after the August bank holiday before now.

friskyfitz · 01-09-2008, 14:21

Bah Humbug!!!!

Cassius Marcellus · 01-09-2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by friskyfitz

Bah Humbug!!!!

Quite right Frisky

To them it's Xmas, to me it's Thursday.

31-08-2008, 00:24	#1 (permalink)
manckevin Welcomed Back Punter Join Date: 26 Oct 2004 Location: Wigan Posts: 2,214	Christmas comes early... OK, hands up if you read this with news of the latest giveaway! Right everyone. Hands down again now Over the last few years, it's true, Christmas has started earlier. In 2005, a pub near me had decorations up in JULY - that I doubt will ever be beaten and I think they just forgot (too lazy) to take them down! In 2006 though I recall it was September 6th In 2007 it was September 3rd This is when I have noticed in a shop, items you might buy for Christmas ... cards, decorations, wrapping paper, you know the sort of thing. So lets see when Christmas starts around your way. Post here when you see anything Christmas related in any of the major supermarkets, where it is and what you saw. I think the September 3rd record will be beaten, just, this year!

31-08-2008, 07:48	#2 (permalink)
PAULM03 Sabbatical punter Join Date: 27 Nov 2000 Age: 29 Posts: 10,372	Re: Christmas comes early... Been seeing christmas stuff for pub dinners for ages. Haven't seen anything in the supermarket yet. __________________

31-08-2008, 11:00	#3 (permalink)
mowgli77 Group 1 Punter Join Date: 15 Jun 2005 Location: Bradford, England Posts: 6,902	Re: Christmas comes early... I drive past a restaurant called Sandal Farm every day on my way to work, they are advertising for Xmas lunch and have been for about 1 month. Not seen anything in the supermarkets yet though. __________________ I've been dreaming of a time when, to be English is not to be baneful, to be standing by the flag not feeling shameful, racist or partial.

31-08-2008, 11:17	#4 (permalink)
AK1979 Gooner Punter Join Date: 07 May 2001 Location: Highbury & Islington Age: 29 Posts: 10,863 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Christmas comes early... I still havent taken mine down from last year. the xmas lights round the flat are still programmed to come on at 9 p.m. every night __________________ WHL 71 Anfield 89 Old Trafford 02 WHL 04

31-08-2008, 20:30	#7 (permalink)
manckevin Welcomed Back Punter Join Date: 26 Oct 2004 Location: Wigan Posts: 2,214	Re: Christmas comes early... Apparently, Sainsburys Wigan have the shelves cleared and ready for tomorrow What I really hate though is those people that give you a bloody countdown all the way to Christmas... ... ... ... ... ... ... 115 days tomorrow or 2763 hours and 29 minutes, precisely

01-09-2008, 12:50	#9 (permalink)
DJ The former mane man Join Date: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,981 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Christmas comes early... Was sent an invite for an Office Christmas Party today! An Office Christmas Party for the company I used to work for. I guess that's my first Christmas thing of the year. __________________ The artist/poster formerly known as Djlion

01-09-2008, 14:17	#10 (permalink)
Galronix God Punter Join Date: 02 Jan 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 5,713 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Christmas comes early... I've seen Christmas cards on the shelves in Woolworths just after the August bank holiday before now. __________________ There he goes, one of gods own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant, never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, too rare to die. Raoul Duke

01-09-2008, 14:21	#11 (permalink)
friskyfitz Modest + Well Hung Punter Join Date: 22 Jul 2003 Location: Middle Earth Age: 35 Posts: 16,359 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: Christmas comes early... Bah Humbug!!!! __________________ When I was born, I was given a choice! A Big cock or a great memory - Ive forgotten what I chose!

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