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[BazaJT]

...was handed over today so that's me done with Xmas for another year Now to get ready for Easter which one of my daughters who works at a well known supermarket informs me will start on 26th December

[Varche]

So you think....

You will still be getting cards from people you have forgotten in two weeks time!

[Andy B]

...was handed over today so that's me done with Xmas for another year Now to get ready for Easter which one of my daughters who works at a well known supermarket informs me will start on 26th December

Nestles Easter eggs were being made since last Aug/Sept 

[Nick W]

My local corner shop has been selling  Creme eggs since for a fortnight. I've been good an resisted the temptation. Which is likely to change when the mince pie supply dries up.

[TheBoy]

My local corner shop has been selling  Creme eggs since for a fortnight. I've been good an resisted the temptation. Which is likely to change when the mince pie supply dries up.

You're a wrong'un NickW . Crème Egg v Mince Pie isn't a contest, and Mr Kipling don't stand a chance against Cadburys

[Lizzie Zoom]

...was handed over today so that's me done with Xmas for another year Now to get ready for Easter which one of my daughters who works at a well known supermarket informs me will start on 26th December

Nestles Easter eggs were being made since last Aug/Sept 

Yes, we used to place our stores Christmas product requirements in May/June, with Easter products in July/August.

The manufacturers started their production runs before those dates

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Havent sent a single card yet. Really should have a think if theres anyone I want to send one to.

[Andy B]

...
The manufacturers started their production runs before those dates

But if you look at date of manufacture on a Nestles egg, they're all the same ... 

[Lizzie Zoom]

...
The manufacturers started their production runs before those dates

But if you look at date of manufacture on a Nestles egg, they're all the same ... 

Which of course is impossible in practical terms, although when I was in the trade the dates shown were a generic “best before date” of about August of that year.

[STEMO]

Havent sent a single card yet. Really should have a think if theres anyone I want to send one to.

Don't bother sending me one this year, Albs. Waste of money.

[Nick W]

My local corner shop has been selling  Creme eggs since for a fortnight. I've been good an resisted the temptation. Which is likely to change when the mince pie supply dries up.

You're a wrong'un NickW . Crème Egg v Mince Pie isn't a contest, and Mr Kipling don't stand a chance against Cadburys

Mr Kipling?


Mince pies should have plenty of moist filling(brandy helps, whether inside or in brandy butter spread on top) in a buttery pastry, not sludge in cardboard.

[Nick W]

Havent sent a single card yet. Really should have a think if theres anyone I want to send one to.

gave up on cards about 15 years ago.


Next step; presents.

[TheBoy]

...was handed over today so that's me done with Xmas for another year Now to get ready for Easter which one of my daughters who works at a well known supermarket informs me will start on 26th December

Nestles Easter eggs were being made since last Aug/Sept 

Yes, we used to place our stores Christmas product requirements in May/June, with Easter products in July/August.

The manufacturers started their production runs before those dates

Times have moved on LZ.

Now, you order your Boxing Day sales stuff in the previous winter , assuming its not like food and similar with a BBE

[BazaJT]

I did things the other way round NickW I gave up on the presents first-it's a lot cheaper that way It hurts a bit that I'm going to have to buy more cards for next year after spending £1 on a pack of 30 last year

[TheBoy]

I did things the other way round NickW I gave up on the presents first-it's a lot cheaper that way It hurts a bit that I'm going to have to buy more cards for next year after spending £1 on a pack of 30 last year

The cards cost more than pressies.