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9th September 2019, 06:32 AM
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A seasonal thing
I know us down here in the colonies are some 9 hours ahead of you at this time of year, and we do have some funny traditions such as Christmas in July, well it is winter here then.
But until today I was not aware that not only are we ahead in hours but also in but also in celebrations.
In a small shopping center today and into one of the $2 shops and there they were.
Christmas cards, decorations for Christmas trees but wait there is more.
In the corner a small music player and what was it playing, 'Little drummer boy"
I know the shop is run by some from Asia but they do sell calendars which will show them that there is still almost four months to go.
Wonder when Easter will be?
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller
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9th September 2019, 06:37 AM
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Re: A seasonal thing
Just the normal Aussie thing these days John! LOL
Xmas in July,Easter about 4 Months beforehand in the Shops and lots more and whats it all about!
Money!!! Grrrrr!!! Where has the real feeling and excitement gone for the various Hol;idays! Wish i were young again (But in my time that is LOL)
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9th September 2019, 01:07 PM
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Re: A seasonal thing
Quite normal here to both think
and start doing in advance, the
weeks soon pass and better be
prepared than leave all to the
last minute.
K.
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10th September 2019, 09:20 AM
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Re: A seasonal thing
Saw first advert for Christmas in August.
Vic
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10th September 2019, 10:16 AM
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Re: A seasonal thing
Originally Posted by
vic mcclymont
Saw first advert for Christmas in August.
Vic
Mince pies already on sale in Morrisons
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10th September 2019, 11:59 AM
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Re: A seasonal thing
Been on sale ASDA for weeks
Vic
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10th September 2019, 12:18 PM
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Re: A seasonal thing
Our local Supermarkets sell hot cross buns all year round, We as kids made the hot cross buns in the shops the start of the Easter celebrations, My grandmother would bake her own but only at Easter they where seen as a treat, Have things changed for the better not for me they haven't. Terry.
{terry scouse}
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10th September 2019, 01:11 PM
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Re: A seasonal thing
Originally Posted by
vic mcclymont
Been on sale ASDA for weeks
Vic
ha ha, shows how often I do the shopping.
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