Poll: When is it okay for radio stations to start playing Christmas songs?

Would you hit the radio off if your local station started blasting out the festive classics tomorrow morning?

By Cónal Thomas Saturday 30 Nov 2019, 9:38 AM

Nov 30th 2019, 9:38 AM 22,141 Views 46 Comments

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Image: Screengrab: Last Christmas - Wham

Image: Screengrab: Last Christmas - Wham

CHRISTMAS FM RETURNED to the air on Thursday - broadcasting festive hits around the clock for the next month.

But when should regular radio stations start blasting out Feliz Navidad, Mistletoe & Wine and Last Christmas?

Would you reach for the dial if your local station started broadcasting the festive stylings of Cliff Richard today?

Today we’re asking: When is it okay for radio stations to start playing Christmas songs?

Poll Results:

1 December (4600)

8 December (3317)

The week before Christmas  (1735)

Now please! (762)

No Interest/No Opinion (269)

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Poll: When is it okay for radio stations to start playing Christmas songs?