Almost one in three people in Germany would therefore like to see a ban on gingerbread, mulled wine and Christmas carols in stores before a certain date each year. This was the result of an online survey conducted by the opinion research institute YouGov on behalf of the news agency dpa. According to the survey, 31 percent are in favor of a legal regulation against early Christmas offers. 59 percent are against a ban.
Annoyed by early Christmas treats
A clear majority of almost two thirds (63%) said they were annoyed by festive cookies and treats being available as early as September. And almost one in two (47 percent) said that early Christmas offers spoil the anticipation of the festive season. However, there is a strong age gap here. Among 18 to 24-year-olds, only 33 percent feel affected. Among 45 to 54-year-olds, the proportion of people whose anticipation of Christmas is dampened is highest at 56%.
If you ask people when they think the pre-Christmas period with Christmas markets, festive decorations and the right range of goods should begin, there is a clear tendency: not before November. 45 percent consider mid-November to be a good starting date, 40 percent the First Advent - this year that is November 30. Only 6 percent would start this Tuesday, the calendar date for the beginning of autumn (September 23). "Quietly after the summer vacations", said just 3 percent. More than 1000 participants were interviewed for the online survey.

Source: www.nordbayerischer-kurier.de

Do you think it's still too early at the beginning of September? Personally, would mid-November still be enough for me with the (Christmas) treats?