Shoppers react to Christmas stock spotted in shops in June
A post on the Facebook group Extreme Bargains and Savings UK got people talking this week, as a picture of Christmas sweets was posted in Home Bargains.
While some shoppers were annoyed by the idea that Christmas had come early, others believed it was a sensible way of planning ahead.
One person commented: 'This must be a wind up!'
Another added: 'I don't want to think of Christmas just yet. It's only June.'
'Taking the p***,' another said.
'Omg like it's only June! What the hell,' one shocked user commented.
But others thought it was a good idea for budgeting, stating: 'Only 29 weeks until Christmas, that's only seven monthly wage packets left.'
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While one person commented: 'Some people can only afford to buy a little at a time, leaving them having to start buying as soon as it's over. It's never too early.'
Facebook users also remarked on other stores that they've spotted Christmas and Halloween stock in months in advance.
One person added: 'Went to HomeSense/ TK Maxx yesterday…it was flooded with Halloween - have to admit though it's kind of exiting to know spooky season is around the corner.'
'I saw some Christmas stuff in Poundland today,' another added.
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When should you start planning for Christmas?
While some people may find it a little strange to plan so far in advance, many people turn their thoughts to Christmas at the end of August, experts say.
House & Garden says: 'There's no doubt that preparing for Christmas (especially if you're hosting), can be a lot of work. The key, however, is organisation.
'If you get a few things booked in September and October, and then a few jobs checked off the list each week in November and December, the whole thing will feel like a breeze.'
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