High street greeting card favourite the Card Factory has ignited a fierce debate this week after filling its stores with Christmas goods - almost 18 weeks before the big day.
Twitter users have been discussing the issue throughout the day on social media sites after it was also brought up on ITV’s GMB Today programme this morning.
The issue came to light after social media users flooded sites this week with card stores across the UK filled with cards, gift bags, and various wrapping items.
23 August and Xmas cards on sale - dear god - consumerism lives on! pic.twitter.com/OtAUk2ghv3
— Jane Saunders (@jsaundersmedia) August 23, 2017
Are Card Factory actually for real? Christmas card in AUGUST?!!!
— Chantelle H (@Miss_ChantelleH) August 23, 2017
Yep, I was in a Card Factory store a couple of weeks ago and they were just putting them out then. Not even September yet!
— The Textile Centre (@TextileCentre) August 23, 2017
the card factory has Christmas cards in and I'm not okay with this
— grace anna (@gracedunnx) August 23, 2017
Just walked in and straight out of Card Factory. Christmas cards are out. Ffs!
— Dorothy Lepkowska (@DotLepkowska) August 23, 2017
Breaking their own #Christmas record, #CardFactory.#ChristmasIsEarlierEveryYear
— RGC (@RGCWorld) August 23, 2017
17 weeks and 5 days to go.#MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/GFtVVVUuaB
My local card factory has Christmas cards out already. 😒 at least wait till the kids go back to school! Still enjoying summer hols here.
— ☆ Jessica Louise ☆ (@JessiicaLouiise) August 23, 2017
And if that wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, Pizza Express has also unveiled its upcoming Christmas menu, bringing diners pizza topped with roast beef, roast potatoes, and horseradish as well as some other retro offerings.
What do you think? Is it too soon, or is it definitely time to start preparing for the most wonderful time of the year? Let us know by taking part in our above poll, or leave a comment below.
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