It’s the middle of October, the Oxford Street Christmas lights are up and ready to be switched on, and a lot of shops already have Christmas in full swing. So when is it acceptable to be your true, excitable, Christmas-loving self?
1. You’ve already cracked out your Christmas jumper…
3. You’re trying to work out when would be a socially acceptable time to plant the “Secret Santa” bomb in the office.
4. You’ve planned 75% of your Christmas presents…
5. ..and you’ve already bought the other 25%.
7. …and it will take pride of place in your social calendar.
8. You’re busy mentally rearranging your tiny London flat to make room for a Christmas tree.
9. You might have already watched Elf… maybe…
11. …because the minute you see that red, glowing truck you’re allowed to talk about Christmas as much as you like. Right?
13. …and, of course, you’ve pondered the most important questions…
14. Will it make you cry?
15. What song will they use?
16. Who will be singing it?
17. Will they make another soft toy that you can buy for £95?
19. Because, really, you’re never too old for clementines and chocolate coins, amirite?
20. You’ve already booked your train back home to your parents’ for the holidays…
21. And, just before reading this article, you were googling Jamie Oliver’s best Turkey recipes.