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The Daily PollPoll: Is 8 December the start of Christmas?
It’s the day that the shopping is done for many families, but will you be venturing to the shops on Sunday?
THIS WEEKEND WILL see the 8 December, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
A national holiday in many countries, in Ireland it is the traditional start of Christmas in Ireland, a day that the Christmas shopping begins in earnest.
But with decorations going up sooner and sooner these days, does the day hold any relevance outside of the church celebration?
We’re asking: Is 8 December the beginning of Christmas?
Poll Results:
No - I've been shopping for ages (2178)
Yes (1459)
I'll put the tree up on Christmas Eve (837)
It's never Christmas in my heart (500)
have your say