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Ahead or behind?

(9 Posts)
fancythat Sat 03-Oct-26 12:11:35

I know there are some who dont start on anything to do with Christmas, until 1 December.
Or later.

For those of us who start a lot earlier, are you ahead or behind?

I am ahead. Partly to do with circumstances.
When I go out, there seem to be more people than usual, both on the roads, and shopping.

Is that just around here? Spreading cost of living? Weather is still good? People go out for coffee more, and then browse?
Or starting getting ready for Christmas earlier?

Grandmabatty Sat 03-Oct-26 12:13:52

I have started buying gifts. Next week I will make spiced red cabbage and apples ready for the freezer. In the best Terry Wogan tradition, the sprouts are on!

Oreo Sat 03-Oct-26 12:18:12

I’m thinking about it already fancythat😃 bought some M&S mince pies…most eaten, some Christmas cards for friends who like them and have my eye on some lovely lights in the garden centre.

teabagwoman Sat 03-Oct-26 12:18:43

I’m currently ahead for the first time ever. Can’t speak about other people’s plans as I rarely go into town these days.

I’m a bit disconcerted this year as I have a lot less baking to do and I’ll miss it.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 03-Oct-26 12:25:36

Ahead 👍

pably15 Sat 03-Oct-26 12:57:17

I like to start early getting some things ready for Christmas, I would hate to leave everything till the last minute, and I hate having to go round the shops as I can't walk far now. so most things are done online..

Usedtobeblonde Sat 03-Oct-26 13:01:12

Too late for the sprouts Grandmabatty the late lamented Victoria Wood had hers boiling long before now.🥹

JamesandJon33 Sat 03-Oct-26 13:03:05

Definitely ahead. Christmas cake made, cards bought and the yearly calendar being designed.

DamaskRose Sat 03-Oct-26 13:05:12

Ahead. And behind! DGD and I made the mince for the pies this morning and I have some presents in my present box (and some cards because I bought too many last year!). But I do two Blytheswood boxes for Christmas and I haven’t bought everything for them and they have to in the collection centre by the middle of October. I usually have everything ready for them so it feels to me that I’m behind …