Home Bargains get in the festive mood early this summer

The early arrival of these festive items in Home Bargains stores across Wrexham and Flintshire, has sparked a debate among consumers, with some expressing their frustration and disbelief at the premature start to the Christmas season.

We asked Leader readers, is it too soon?

Many expressed their disapproval, with Fliss Downes stating: "Can we finish summer first?"

Christmas has come early to the high street, with Home Bargains in Mold getting festive.

Kirsty King-Magee acknowledged that while it may be too early for some, the early availability of Christmas decorations could help families who are struggling financially to spread out the cost over a longer period of time.

Phil Davies suggested: "Christmas should be every four years like the Olympic, total rip off."

However, not everyone was opposed to the early release of Christmas items.

Some readers, like Josie Duckett, expressed their excitement for the festive season, stating that it's never too early to take a look at Christmas stuff.

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Similarly, Sarah Taylor Blackburn dismissed the criticism, arguing that there are already seasonal items like garden furniture available for summer, so it's not a big deal to have Christmas decorations in stores.

Despite these differing opinions, many expressed concern about the increasing trend of retailers starting the Christmas season earlier and earlier each year.

Marie Sarah Hornby noted Christmas items shouldn't be in stores until the first week of October, following Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Christmas has come early to the high street, with Home Bargains in Mold getting festive.

Others, like Steve Fox, commented that starting Christmas shopping too early takes away from the magic and excitement of the holiday season.

The early arrival of Christmas decorations and big tubs of chocolate seems to be a common occurrence across stores.

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Jenny Dawson shared her surprise at encountering Christmas displays in a store she visited recently, while Dilly Davies humorously predicted that Easter eggs would be on sale before we know it.

Liz Carter-Jones reminisced about a time when Halloween items didn't appear until mid-October and Christmas decorations were never seen until after Bonfire Night.

She expressed a preference for the old tradition of celebrating each holiday in its respective season.

Christmas has come early to the high street, with Home Bargains in Mold getting festive.

Similarly, Lynne Seller lamented that summer still hadn't arrived, emphasising the absurdity of having Christmas decorations already on display.

The general consensus among many readers was that it's simply too early for Christmas merchandise.

Graeme Parry commented that next we'll have Christmas on sale in June, highlighting the excessive advance timing.

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Sharon Ouslem suggested that November would be an acceptable month for retailers to start selling Christmas items.

While some readers acknowledged the potential benefits of early Christmas shopping, such as budgeting and avoiding last-minute rush, the overall sentiment was that the early arrival of these decorations is unnecessary and detracts from the uniqueness and anticipation of the holiday season.

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Ultimately, the early availability of Christmas decorations has generated mixed reactions among consumers.

Some are excited for the festive season and appreciate the opportunity to plan and budget ahead, while others believe that Christmas should be celebrated in its appropriate season.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how retailers will respond to the diverse opinions and expectations of their customers. Will they see the real results at the tills?