Reader warning: we’re about to drop the C-bomb - Christmas.

That’s right, folks, the city is well and truly set for the most wonderful time of the year, despite the big day being two-and-a-half months away.

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has this afternoon shared an image onto its social media pages showing George Square

Even the good folk at the Chamber admitted in their post: “We know! It’s not even Hallowe’en and we’re already dropping the ‘C’ word... the Christmas festive lights are going up in George Square.”

Glasgow Times:

The ballot for highly sought-after tickets for Glasgow’s Christmas lights switch-on event opened on October 2.

Organiser Glasgow Life confirmed a staggering 16,000 free tickets will be up for grabs.

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Entry to the event on Sunday, November 19 is by ticket only with any unclaimed or returned tickets going to people who have already entered the ballot.

The ballot has now closed and all applicants “will be notified by email soon,” say organisers.

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The Evening Times already reported as early as August how the public feels Christmas preparations have been getting underway far too early this year, with Card Factory and Co-op coming under fire for decking their stores out well before Halloween.

What do think think about Christmas preparations this year? Are they starting too early? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.