For some the only way they can afford christmas is to start buying so early .. plus what about if they have to post stuff abroad ...
I saw before my birthday in july some calendars for next year in a shop and went into the cardshop in the arndale across from clintons yesterday and thats got all the christmas cards out - boxes and singles .. can you imagine buying a card for your girlfriend/boyfriend now then break up in november?
Anyway im not bothered .. ive already got my christmas cards - got em in the sale in january!!!!