Merry Christmas everyone!
It’s that time of the year again.
Well, it is according to the giant Christmas card which has appeared near my office this week. Seasons Greetings a jolly typeface declares to stressed office workers as we pass by, agape at the huge Christmas tree on its cover.
It is mid-September, isn’t it?
This must be a new record.
September 18th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Grrrrr – I hate this Christmas come early business. Ban it until at least December the first.
PS I saw a girl with a Phil Oakey trim, walking through St Mary Axe this morning (heading towards Lloyds direction), and was so tempted to ask “are you Cocktails?” – probably best I didn’t though
September 18th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Yes, when I take over the world one of my many policies will be, if not abolishing it outright, banning all mention of Christmas till December. And I might well hire you to reform the Christmas music played in most major department stores.
No, that wasn’t me this morning. I’m usually towards the other end of Bishopsgate. If I am near St Mary Axe it’s because I lost my way going some circuitous back route to either Camomile St. Library or Maplins. Still have the Phil Oakely lop-sided bob though!
September 18th, 2008 at 11:48 am
It may be draw I got an email about the Ice skating at somerset house (which has turned into a not unappealing Christams tradition) yesterday. I am waiting for the “daily Mail christmas banned by council” story which use to appear on Nov 6th but has been creeping forward. Ps our work’s book our xmas do !!
September 18th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Did your email wish you a very Merry Christmas though, BLTP? I think that there is a difference between preparing for Christmas and putting up the actual decorations 3 months early. And I am waiting for the ‘austerity Christmas’ news stories – ‘Brown’s Britain can’t afford Christmas’ etc.. The paper’s will love it.
September 18th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Do you think Brown will last until Christmas? will end up with Cameron making an “Eton mess” of everything if were not careful.
September 18th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I hope so. Not because I think that he is doing a particularly good job, but because I don’t like the idea of anybody else, particularly not the two Daves. Sadly it’s kind of inevitable though isn’t it?
On a related topic, I’m going to a talk at the ICA next week which is looking at how ‘green’ the Torys are, and the fact that they appear to be more on the case regarding green issues than Labour. One of my favourite rent-an-opinions, George Monbiot is speaking. Should be interesting. The Torys are the new green, the Lib Dems are the new tax slashers, Labour have just lost the plot…
September 18th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Christmas is the 24th to the 26th. Any ‘celebration’ outside of those dates ought to be illegal. Christmas cards in September should be a hanging offence……………..
September 19th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Ill Man, that is a very harsh view. But I like it. I may allow you to join my political party!
September 20th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Minister for ‘No Fun’
September 20th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Actually, just as an aside, Christmas used to be a non event in Scotland. New Year was the big celebration. As it ought to be in my view………..
September 20th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I know, New Year was/is always pretty big in Scotland. Odd that, considering how religious the place can be. Being cynical, it’s probably because no one has invented Hogmanay trees/cards/gifts/decorations etc. – it’s just about seeing friends and family and drinking loads. Not nearly commercial enough.
September 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 am
Xmas hasn’t come early enough at M&S. I’m disappointed my favourite cinnamon room spray hasn’t yet graced the shelves.
September 22nd, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I’m sure you won’t have to wait long now RE!