'I love Christmas so much I've already finished my preparations for this year'
A woman who says she loves Christmas so much has already started her preparations for the big day five months in advance. Mum Char Chandler has already done her festive food shop, present buying and has stocked up on drinks and snacks already to be ahead of time and get herself ready for the celebrations.
The mum-of-three who can't wait for Santa Clause to visit shared a video to her TikTok under the name @char.chandler of her "Christmas cupboard" jam packed with wrapped presents and sweet treats, however has since been trolled by others online for being so early and starting in the summer.
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While many people don't even start thinking about their Christmas shopping until December 1, Char was hit with a wave of criticism slamming her for her eagerness. In response to a rude remark someone sent her about her preparations which said: "F**k. Right. Off. It's. Only. F*****g. July" the festive lover responded: "I really don't get it, why can't you just be happy for someone, show it love, or scroll past?"
She defended her Christmas shopping and added: "I'm happy, I'm organised and I don't have that Christmas rush and the hassle." Char then told people to "be nice" and said "you never know what people are going through."
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Char has managed to buy and wrap her gifts for her children, as well as stocking up on beloved Christmas snacks such as Pringles, Mini Cheddars, Twiglets, nuts, tins of biscuits and a variety of crackers. The mum has also made sure she won't be short of drinks too, as she's also purchased three bottles of fizzy drinks, dessert condiments and other sweet treats including popcorn, pretzels and marshmallows.
Further noting her children are 14, 13 and six, she said her youngest doesn't know the magic cupboard exists and manages to keep to keep it hidden from him. Addressing the backlash, one person asked why so early, to which Char replied: "Because I am a single parent and I want the best for my children so I spread the cost to make it the best I can."
While she likes to be prepared, Char also allows herself the time to make sure she's getting the best bargains. She buys her paper from Amazon, and wraps each child's gifts in different patterns to avoid buying gift tags. She also makes sure she buys food with long expiry dates and said she will "stock up more as the months go on."
TikTokers were quick to share their thoughts on her early preparations, as one person said: "This is proof that there's no excuses for your kids or family to go without over Xmas. Buy a little each week/month and it builds up, I'm doing the same, well done to you." While another chimed: "I'm starting soon so then haters can hate!!! But I want my kids to have an amazing Xmas!!!"
However others weren't sure, as one said: "No way… This just takes all the fun and festive feeling away…. Can't beat December nights, heating on, tree lit and pressie's getting wrapped." Another asked: "how do you enjoy summer when all you think about is Christmas?"
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