Dunnes shoppers divided as Christmas chocolates spotted in stores - 117 days early
Despite summer just ending, some retailers in Ireland have already started preparing for Christmas, with festive chocolates like Cadbury's Heroes, Celebrations and Roses appearing in supermarkets like Dunnes Stores 117 days early. It may appeal to so
The summer holidays are barely even over, and already some retailers are getting ready for Christmas. Brown Thomas unveiled its Christmas shop in mid-August, while several businesses have begun hiring temporary staff for the festive season.
Eagle-eyed shoppers have also noticed early signs of Christmas in Irish supermarkets. Last Friday, some 117 days before Christmas, a woman shared a picture online from Dunnes Stores, showing that Christmas chocolates like Cadbury's Heroes, Celebrations and Roses are already on sale.
The image, posted on Twitter by user Dawn_Galway, shows stacks of these festive treats, seemingly priced at €6. The post quickly went viral, garnering over 230,000 views and sparking a heated debate in the comments.
Many were outraged by the early appearance of Christmas items, with one person exclaiming: "JESUS!!! You’re joking!!"
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Another added: "There should genuinely be a law against this." A third person joked: "They will be out of date by December."
However, not everyone was against the idea. Some commenters defended the early availability of Christmas chocolates, with one person pointing out: "Some people say this, but chocolate tins aren’t just for Christmas. They may just be when some people happen to eat them, but they’re a common feature when someone is leaving work, celebrating a birthday etc. I feel sorry for anyone who waits until Christmas to have any."
Have you spotted any early Christmas cheer around Ireland? Let us know in the comments...
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