For a third of UK homes, one Christmas tree is apparently no longer enough, and it’s likely that two or more trees will be decorated instead. Early Christmas planning isn’t the only festive tradition John Lewis’ analysis has revealed or predicted either, as the retailer has also suggested that outdoor lights are practically on their way to becoming, if not already, the norm nowadays, and six in 10 are planning to buy some form of decoration for the outside their homes. According to research into the UK’s changing festive habits that retailer John Lewis carries out and publishes the findings of each year, the so-called ’12 days of Christmas’ are now becoming more like 45, as it’s claimed a good chunk of Brits start actively planing and preparing for Christmasfrom this month. Trending New survey claims Bonfire Night has ‘fizzled out’ as 78% of Brits want fireworks banned Emily Sergeant A fifth of Brits start planning for Christmas and the festive season as soon as November arrives, a new study has suggested.

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But 78% of those surveyed would like to see this scrapped completely, and essentially want a ban on firework sales all year round. Read more:

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Has Bonfire Night basically “fizzled out” now? Well, according to a new survey, that could very well be the case. In fact, 87% of those surveyed believe the money could be far better spent elsewhere – particularly in the current economic climate. Only 14% plan to attend a public firework display this year / Credit: Alex Jones ( via Unsplash)

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Brits are expected to buy fewer and cheaper items this year too, and researchers also found that many will be putting more thought into the gifts they buy – with homemade presents “one of the biggest trends for 2023″. Manchester’s Bonfire Night celebrations have officially been cancelled this year and ‘will not return’ in the futureJohn Lewis’ Commercial Director, Kathleen Lewis, says the ongoing cost of living crisis is to account for customers planning ahead, as it’s a way to manage their finances and spread the cost. It’s said that the rising cost of living crisis is to blame for dampening the enthusiasm of many local Councils – including Manchester City Council, who has chosen to cancel its planned events for the fourth year in a row. A new survey has revealed that 78% of Brits want fireworks banned / Credit: Unsplash