Christmas comes early as John Lewis unveils its seasonal window display

 

 

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 8:16 AM on 02nd October 2009

 

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Only two days into October and with an Indian summer still hanging in the air, window displays at a John Lewis store are already packed with Christmas trees and other seasonal items.

With Christmas Day more than 12 weeks away, the store in Southsea, Hampshire has started selling baubles, giant stockings and mini Santas.

Like it or loath it, there is no escaping the sound of jingle bells as the major retailer clears the decks to make way for its most sparkling stock of the year.

 

The early Christmas bird catches the worm? A woman and child peer through the window at John Lewis

While John Lewis has chosen to dress its windows ready for Christmas shoppers, other retailers are also stacking their shelves with seasonal goods.

Marks and Spencer is selling advent calenders in store and last month Tesco started selling 'Santa's Favourite' mince pies - with a best before date of October 28.

Customers complained about the Mr Kipling Exceedingly Merry Mince Pies decorated with a pastry Christmas tree.

 

John Lewis in Southsea, Hampshire has started selling Christmas trees more than twelve weeks before Christmas Day

 

Double take: A passer-by glances at the sparkling display in John Lewis' window

It seems any religious meaning Christmas might have had for some people has been superseded by a three-month festival of consumerism.

We haven't even had Halloween or Bonfire Night yet, but already shops are gearing up for the festive season.

 

A Mind charity shop in Leeds withdrew Christmas cards left over from last year after its locks were glued by campaign group the Movement For The Containment Of Christmas.

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Can't wait till Christmas.

I bought Mince Pies today.

I bought Mince Pies today.

 

:stunned:

 

You should be ashamed of yourself!:rolleyes:

I like them, I don't care!

I like them, I don't care!

 

That's not the point.:rolleyes:

I like them, I don't care!

they're delish with brandy sauce :awesome:

Some shops have been selling Christmas stuff for the past 3 weeks in these parts :(

 

800 books came out yesterday on super Thursday