Diary of a Gen Z Student: Christmas might start earlier every year — and that's a good thing

Could it be that the people telling us to cool the jets for a few weeks more are the ones who really kickstart the Christmas season?
Diary of a Gen Z Student: Christmas might start earlier every year — and that's a good thing

Jane Cowan: "Ah, the first of November. In my book, it’s the first day we can verbalise our enthusiasm for the festive season without the moaning and groaning of nay sayers, telling us it’s too early."

Can you smell it? The incoming gingerbread, mulled wine, chestnuts roasting. I know I can.

Ah, the first of November. In my book, it’s the first day we can verbalise our enthusiasm for the festive season without the moaning and groaning of nay sayers, telling us it’s too early. They say Christmas is starting earlier and earlier every year, but they say that around this time every year, so it’s hard to know really. A tricky, cinnamon-coated dilemma.

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