Petition · past parliament
Ban the display and sale of Christmas goods in shops before 1st December.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Each year shops display Christmas goods earlier and earlier. Seeing mince pies and tinsel on sale in September is not only annoying to those in the humbug brigade but also detracts from the 'special time' of the year.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This is the responsibility of shops, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 15 Sep 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Sep 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.