Christmas Creeps into Australian Stores Ahead of Schedule
Australians have been caught off guard by the early arrival of Christmas treats in Woolworths stores, with some shoppers expressing outrage on social media.
A customer spotted festive iced fruit cakes on the shelves on August 28, sparking a lively debate about the increasingly early start to the holiday season.
Woolworths Confirm Early Christmas Stock
A spokesperson for Woolworths Group confirmed that the first batch of Christmas treats had indeed arrived in stores Australia-wide, citing customer demand as the driving force behind the early release.
While the full range won’t be available until later in the year, eager shoppers can already get their hands on select items, including fruit mince pies, Christmas plum pudding, and chocolate rum balls.
Shoppers Weigh In
Some online commenters were shocked by the sudden appearance of festive treats, with oneReddit user jokingly declaring, “You are the new winner!”
for spotting the earliest Christmas products on record.
Meanwhile, Woolworths staff members confirmed that they had received the new stock and were rolling it out in stores.
One employee quipped, “Yep, trust me, even workers like me find it ridiculous.”
Coles Joins the Festive Frenzy
It seems Woolworths isn’t the only supermarket getting into the holiday spirit early.
Coles shoppers have also reported spotting Christmas treats, including traditional pudding and fruit mince pie packs, on shelves in recent weeks.
While some argue that supply and demand dictate the early release of seasonal products, others feel it’s simply too soon to be thinking about Christmas.