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2 more photos taken when I was on my way home from work at 8pm so no one around, shops tend to close around 6pm-ish except the 2 supermarkets we have here. It's only mid November and already I am seeing Christmas decorations in shop windows.


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local alien said…
It seems early for Xmas decos but it's even happening here in our backwater
18 November 2025 at 23:28
Iris Flavia said…
I look forward to all the Christmas lights.
19 November 2025 at 00:09
Tom said…
...Christmas starts appearing earlier and earlier each year.
19 November 2025 at 01:18
DawnTreader said…
Haven't been into town for over a month now, so have no idea how much the shops have started with Christmas displays!
19 November 2025 at 03:24
Sandee said…
I've not been out since mid last week, but I'm out and about today. I'm sure I'll see Christmas decorations too.

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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ♥
19 November 2025 at 05:38
Marie Smith said…
Some folks have their homes decorated here.
19 November 2025 at 06:50
EricaSta said…
Yes, we see here the same. Christmas can coming soon.

Happy Tuesday 😁
19 November 2025 at 06:52
Klara said…
I was in city centre the other day and was surprised that shops and streets are already Christmas decorated.
19 November 2025 at 09:53
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
In the Netherlands, we celebrate Sinterklaas first on December 5th. For me, Christmas doesn't arrive until after that.
19 November 2025 at 11:58
s.c said…
Stil some shops have Christmas in one window and Sinterklaas ( literarily translated Santa Claus ) in another . How is that possible?
19 November 2025 at 23:08
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