For me it's when the binmen start to let on and take EVERYTHING I put out for them to collect!!!
You think I'm kidding, don't you, well - it's ABSOLUTELY true!!
2006-12-12 09:28:22 · 15 answers · asked by Moofie's Mom 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I know what you mean with the binmen - bunch of chancers!
For me, Christmas always arrived around 9pm on Christmas Eve. When I was young we used to put the tree up around that time and suddenly we knew that Christmas had arrived.
Now we put the tree up 2 weeks beforehand but I still don't think it's Christmas until 9pm on the 24th.
2006-12-12 09:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by marcoporres 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I walk into my Brother's house and see an 8 foot Christmas tree that is four feet wide at the bottom, when I see the ornaments on my own tree, and ultimately--as someone else said, there is no more money in the bank!
Well, not totally skinned, but close enough.
Oh yes, the can rattlers and bell ringers wanting donations. Occasionally I chuck a few coppers in, a way of saying thanks for all I do have.
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
A Wicked Happy Christmas to everyone!
Peace and prosperity to all!
2006-12-13 01:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your sitting in your car in traffic listening to the radio and a Christmas song plays, or when you flip through channels (on the tv) and see A Christmas Story or Rudolph the red nosed reindeer... then is when I realize that Christmas is here.
2006-12-12 18:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by Season's Greetings 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i realise it is truly here when i go to buy the last of the presents and realise i have no money in the bank. wandering around the shops i then realise that everything i have already bought and wrapped has been reduced to half price or less. if i had waited a few more weeks i could have saved a fortune. aggghhhhh
2006-12-12 17:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by magicalle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally when i go to the supermarket and the ques for the checkouts are at leat 1/2 mile long. I wouldn't mind but they only close for 1 day, people will not starve!!!
2006-12-12 17:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by L D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it comes and goes before it even hits me. The weather plays a big role in it for me though. Snow would definately help though get into the spirit instead of all the rain!
2006-12-12 17:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for me it was this morning when the alarm went off at 7 and the most cheerful voice said there are only 13 days to Christmas well i quickly hit the snooze button
2006-12-12 17:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by lorraine x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around September i think!
Most shops are bombarding us with Chrismas earlier and earlier every year. We get all behind because it becomes part of our normal routines to see these things so early.
Well it does for me anyway.
Merry Christmas
2006-12-12 17:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by crazeeladee no more 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you know where you are Christmas comes and goes in split seconds. It will be here one day and gone the next.
2006-12-12 17:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by CT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know Christmas is here in October when they swap the Halloween stuff for the Christmas stuff.
2006-12-12 17:52:29 · answer #10 · answered by Frances Fullafrogs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋