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‘Halloweenmas’: how the spooky one-nighter turned into a month-long spectacular

Welcome to Halloweenmas, weeks of themed fun and gifts – from costume parties to decorating trees – without the stress, rules or cost of Christmas The tree…

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The Guardian reports: Welcome to Halloweenmas, weeks of themed fun and gifts – from costume parties to decorating trees – without the stress, rules or cost of Christmas The tree is up, the wreath is hanging on the front door and you’ve just opened your advent calendar.

All told, it’s beginning to feel a lot like … Halloween.

This business story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Halloweenmas, Christmas and Halloween.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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Halloweenmas, Christmas, Halloween
Section
Business

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