CHRISTMAS may still be over a month away but already more people than ever are putting up their decorations in Worcester.
The Halloween decorations may have only just been taken down but already decorations are being brought down from the attic and lights are being put up over houses.
After a pretty gloomy year of national mourning, three Prime Ministers, and the cost of living crisis, a lot of people are excited to get into the festive spirit.
Worcester News readers explained why they are getting into the festive spirit earlier than ever this year.
Nathan Anthony - Warndon
Light up reindeers and lights have already made an appearance outside a Warndon home.
The excitement of being a first time homeowner meant Nathan Anthony wanted to get the decorations out as soon as possible.
He said he was excited to decorate his home with festive lights and "make the most of it".
Mr Anthony moved into his new home with his partner in August, the couple was excited to go all out this year.
Although he admitted to being a fan of Christmas, he said he always puts his tree up early, but this is the first time he has put decorations outside his house.
He said: "I wanted to be the first in the street, didn't think I would be first in the area."
Catherine Minton - Greenlane, Rainbowhill
Catherine Minton has already put up her Christmas tree and said this is the earliest she'd ever put up her Christmas decorations.
She said: "I decided to do it because life's too short and you should do things that make you happy and putting my Christmas tree up makes me happy."
Joanna Rosemary Doris - Gresham Road
Joanna Rosemary Doris said her family always put their tree up in November because the holidays are her favourite time of year.
She said: "It's mine and my son's favourite time of year, we always put our tree up in November.
"We do stick to the rules and take it down 12 days after."
Vicky An Mark Obrey - Cowslip Gardens, Droitwich
Vicky Obrey admits she put up her tree slightly earlier this year and said her family usually put up the tree around December 2.
She said: "It's the earliest I've ever put a tree up but something just came over me and I wanted to do it, so I went right ahead and did it!
"All the effort I put into I can enjoy it for longer rather than a few weeks.
"It certainly has been a gloomy year with the cost of living crisis year, I suppose that was one of the reasons for it, it makes me and my children cheerful to see it."
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