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One in ten Britons plans to put up a Christmas tree this week
A survey suggests that Christmas preparations are starting early for many Britons, with one in ten planning to put up a tree this week. The findings point to a growing effort to extend the festive season beyond December, which the survey’s sponsor calls “Christmas-maxxing”.
Among 2,000 adults surveyed, four in ten said the traditional 24-day countdown was too short, while 17 per cent said they began to feel Christmassy after putting away Halloween decorations. More than a quarter had started getting decorations out and playing Christmas music; 22 per cent planned to watch festive films. Other early traditions included buying decorations, putting up a tree a month ahead, wearing Christmas pyjamas and shopping for presents throughout the year.
In short
- One in ten Britons plans to put up a Christmas tree this week.
- Four in ten think the festive countdown is too short.
- Early traditions include decorations, films and year-round gift shopping.
Explained simply
Christmas preparations have traditionally gathered pace in December, with Advent marking the 24 days before Christmas Day. People often decorate their homes, listen to seasonal music, watch festive films and buy presents as the holiday approaches.
There is no single timetable for when people start celebrating. Some enjoy extending the season, while others prefer to wait until December; surveys of festive habits offer a snapshot of those preferences.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “One in 10 Brits can’t wait until December and is already decking the halls…”.