Is it too early for Christmas displays? by bridgetbunchy

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Is it too early for Christmas displays?
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<p>Festive bling is starting to creep into the shops here already. I noticed it weeks ago. I enjoy Christmas, always have, but I am conservative with gift buying and decorations. I love sweet little details, reminders of good will, peace and joy. There is something gorgeous and alluring about the excitement of Christmas. It is a festive time of year.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>However I do find the commercial face of Christmas can be quite overbearing. &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>
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Expectations, waste and mindless excess consumption are encouraged. Christmas in the shops has started already and runs for months. &nbsp;&nbsp;So much hype for just one day of celebration.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>As an owner of a gift store, the lead up to Christmas is our busiest time. Seasonal sales during this period can tie you over during quieter times. Extra sales are a welcomed bonus but I don't want to be part of the consumerist madness associated with this time of year. I like my shop to be unique, when you step through the doors, you are greeted with a world removed from mass production and waste. A place that encourages innovation, recycling and celebrates handmade. A shop that appreciates longevity, quality and operates outside of the popular trends. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>I am still trying to figure out a harmonious balance between catering for the season and respecting a meaning of Christmas that is not solely about buying stuff. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
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For now I have set up a small display in my shop that focuses on the joy of Christmas in a uniquely Australian summer style.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>What are your thoughts?</h2>
<p>As a customer, what do you like to see in a shop in the lead up to Christmas. Do you cringe when you see early decorations and product displays set up? How can a shop embrace the joy of the season and add real value to this time of year? I thought I should ask, as you might have a brilliant idea!&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Until next time,&nbsp;</p>
<p>xx Isabella</p>
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@dubloon135 ·
I remember when people looked out for each other, took care of each other and loved others. That is a great thing to bring back to Christmas.
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@bridgetbunchy ·
You are right @dubloon135 - that is a great thing to bring back to Christmas. Thank you for taking the time to comment :)
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@karenmckersie ·
In answer to your question ! YES! LOL! Its still 2 months away! 😂😂😂
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@bridgetbunchy ·
Thanks @karenmckersie. I am visiting Brisbane city at the moment and I was laughing at one of the shopping centres here that had Christmas displays all up on the roof and in amongst it all was a bunch of Halloween displays too.
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@tanata ·
No, no, I think it's just right ;)
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@kiwideb ·
I think its way too early for Christmas decorations and especially Xmas carols. I don't like to see/hear those before the beginning of December, because I think it destroys the specialness. But because some people choose to start their shopping earlier than that, I think a small corner of appropriate merchandise, like you have, is fine a couple of months beforehand.
Loving your posts and seeing glimpses of your shop, by the way.
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@bridgetbunchy ·
Hi @kiwideb - there definitely are people doing early shopping. All those super organised gift buyers. I have sold a few little leather star decorations (although not exclusively Christmas looking) and quite a few little Christmas pieces too. Some years I shop early, other times I am one of the crazy people out on Christmas Eve. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
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