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Published 16:34 2 Nov 2013 GMT
Updated 09:34 3 Nov 2013 GMT
4. Mince pies
We’re not going to complain about this one.
5. All of the shop windows have changed
They are now filled with Christmas jumpers, tinsel and glitter.
6. Gift receipts are the norm
People can still do normal shopping you know?
7. Gift guides are released
And you’ll end up spending most of your time picking stuff you want for yourself.
8. Television gets better (including the ads)
All the good shows come back and you even start to watch the ad breaks in the hope of catching the traditional Guinness and Coca-Cola ones.
9. The lights go up
It’s inevitable.
10. People start humming Christmas songs
You can’t blame them when they’re playing in EVERY shop in town.
11. Someone has mentioned the Christmas party in work
In fact, it’s already booked.
12. The traffic gets worse
Oh no…‘I’m a 29-year-old woman and my income would shock my friends if it was made public’
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