The start of November is when we’re first likely to experience festive merriment, with nearly half (43%) feeling it’s never too early to start enjoying Christmas. Meanwhile, more than a quarter (27%) claim they start to feel Christmassy more than six weeks before the day itself, with a further 11% pinpointing the beginning of November. Events that are usually associated with the start of November, such as the turning on of the Christmas lights (61%) really switch on our festive mood, the survey – commissioned by Greene King – reveals.
This Christmassy feeling is amplified by Christmas films starting on TV (57%) and seeing Christmas ads on the TV (44%). The start of November is when we’re first likely to experience festive merriment (Image: Christopher Biggins / Greene King) Having Christmas drinks with friends and family (40%) are also a huge contributor to how Christmassy we feel. Ahead of the festive period, leading pub company and brewer Greene King has now announced the return of its festive tipple Rocking Rudolph – with 5p (plus VAT) from every pint sold going to charity.
Rocking Rudolph ale - a full bodied ale, bursting with redcurrant and blackcurrant flavours, along with a malted toffee taste – will be available throughout the festive season. What’s more, Greene King will give 5p (plus VAT) from every pint sold in pubs to Macmillan Cancer Support, with the money raised going towards helping the charity to continue to provide vital care and support for .