Should I start my Christmas shopping in autumn?

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You've probably noticed that as soon as the back-to-school season ends, stores start filling their shelves with chocolates, garlands, and Advent calendars. For many of us, it feels like an early jump into the holiday spirit, even before we've figured out our Christmas plans. But beyond the sometimes overly eager marketing by big retailers, there might be some wisdom in getting a head start on your end-of-year shopping. And a recent report from John Lewis revealed that a fifth of people in the UK are set to begin their Christmas planning in November this year.  Why is that then? And what about the holiday feast? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Should I be cleaning my belly button?⁠ ⁠What do you get better at with age?⁠ ⁠Why has astrology come back into fashion?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices