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Old 27-12-2016, 11:12
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the odeon cinemas were open on Xmas day in the UK, there was a daily mail article about it on their websit
A very select few were. Our local Odeon is often pretty empty on an average Saturday night so it certainly wouldn't be commercially viable to open Christmas Day.
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:13
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May I suggest you get yourself a bible and learn about Christmas? A prime example of ignorance. Merry Christmas.
The Bible doesn't mention Christmas.
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:13
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A very select few were. Our local Odeon is often pretty empty on an average Saturday night so it certainly wouldn't be commercially viable to open Christmas Day.
What were the takings in Christmas Day then? How many staff did they have on?
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:14
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The Bible doesn't mention Christmas.
good point 😂 But you know what I mean.
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:18
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What were the takings in Christmas Day then? How many staff did they have on?
How am I supposed to know that?
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:27
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I know that. I'm talking about larger shops outside the present law.

Oh okay, I haven't read the whole thread sorry.
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:29
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How am I supposed to know that?
You said it wasn't commercially viable with an air of certainty. I assumed you did know.
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:33
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You said it wasn't commercially viable with an air of certainty. I assumed you did know.
I said in my local Odeon it wouldn't be. Yes I am assuming but I can't see how it could be commercially viable?
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:38
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I said in my local Odeon it wouldn't be. Yes I am assuming but I can't see how it could be commercially viable?
It's a pretty safe assumption tbh and your post didn't come across as anything other than that.
It was only a select few cinemas that opened and Odean would have done their research to see which ones were viable to open from a business POV.

I know that a lot more places in the US open on Christmas Day but it's not the big festival there it is here and most people there are back to work on Boxing Day which isn't a bank holiday in most states
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:40
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It does feel like one day only now whether I go out on Boxing Day or not, even more so this year 😢
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:03
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Someone I know when to the gym early on Christmas morning. I was shocked that the gym was even open on Christmas Day!
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:10
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Someone I know when to the gym early on Christmas morning. I was shocked that the gym was even open on Christmas Day!
Gyms can be run on very minimal staff, and not everybody observes Christmas.
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:18
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It's a pretty safe assumption tbh and your post didn't come across as anything other than that.
It was only a select few cinemas that opened and Odean would have done their research to see which ones were viable to open from a business POV.

I know that a lot more places in the US open on Christmas Day but it's not the big festival there it is here and most people there are back to work on Boxing Day which isn't a bank holiday in most states
It's not a big festival in the United States? no, it's bigger! 75% of Americans attend church at Christmas. It's a far more religious country than we are. And Boxing Day is a holiday in zero states. It doesn't exist there. I am not sure where you get your information from?
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:20
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I said in my local Odeon it wouldn't be. Yes I am assuming but I can't see how it could be commercially viable?
That's not what you said in your original post. You said it wouldn't be commercially viable.
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:36
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It's not a big festival in the United States? no, it's bigger! 75% of Americans attend church at Christmas. It's a far more religious country than we are. And Boxing Day is a holiday in zero states. It doesn't exist there. I am not sure where you get your information from?
Christmas Day is on par with hallowe'en in the US. A one day event. I know folks in the US who were packing all decorations away yesterday which is common apparently
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:38
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Christmas Day is on par with hallowe'en in the US. A one day event. I know folks in the US who were packing all decorations away yesterday which is common apparently
That's not what I was referring to.
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:39
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That's not what you said in your original post. You said it wouldn't be commercially viable.
And yet another poster knew what I meant? Stop looking for an argument it was obvious it was an assumption. According to Flixster the nearest cinema open on Christmas Day to me was 40 miles away in Slough which isn't a Odeon and this was the same as last year. Odeon only opened selected cinemas with voluntary staff. Most Odeon's weren't open on Christmas Day and it doesn't take a genius to work out that it is very unlikely for Odeon to open their cinemas on Christmas Day outside the main Cities and large towns.
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:42
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Christmas Day is on par with hallowe'en in the US. A one day event. I know folks in the US who were packing all decorations away yesterday which is common apparently
Exactly. Our NY office are always back to work as normal on Boxing Day as Christmas is a one day celebration for them. Thanksgiving is a much bigger event than Christmas for them and they're done now.
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:45
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Went to Sainsburys Corner Shop, they couldn't get Christmas signage down quick enough.
But what a society. I recall local Indian Corner Shop used to sell Boxing Day papers. Shut at 2pm. Sainsburys closed at 9pm!

I know many don't celebrate, but think 75% to 80% of British do celebrate. We actually have a holiday tomorrow, what will those shoppers do then?

I worry within my working life we will see shops open on Christmas Day.
I remember when newspapers didn't publish on Boxing Day!
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:53
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I work in Retail and when the tins of Cadbury Roses and Heroes etc start appearing in August it's little wonder by Christmas Eve they start to remove signage/decorations etc!

IMHO that's part of the problem-it starts far too early and by the time it actually comes around people are fed up to the back teeth of it all.

Having said that a few weeks ago I visited my old work place and they've already got Creme Eggs on sale. I know Mondelez have said it's down to consumer demand but I'm sorry.... that's just sad!
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:03
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Totally agree! I work for a big supermarket that starts with A, and as soon as Boxing Day hits, everything Christmassy goes out the window. I find it rather depressing because what happened to the twelve days of Christmas?! At least keep things Christmassy until New Year's Day!
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:54
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Today is supposed to be Christmas Day (observed) but no one is observing it... The streets are packed with shoppers
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:56
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I must admit I was surprised to see the bins getting collected today in my area.
Blimey I'm often surprised to see my bin collected on collection day let alone during the festive season!

I think Christmas is still a week long event for most people, with the final blow out on new years eve. The in between days are spent visiting the family, playing with new toys, getting drunk, watching xmas specials on tv, and just chilling out.

It does however seem less people leave their decs up till the 12th night these days with most opting for January 1st or 2nd. Back in the 80's it was unheard of for anyone to take them down earlier. Then again it was unheard of for anyone to put them up in November.
I agree with this as it's usually how I see most people celebrating the festivities. There's still Christmas signage in the shops were I am although I haven't gone to any of the big supermarkets since the 23rd Dec.

Personally I think Christmas should start from the 1st of December to its end with NYE being the conclusion of it all and a welcome into the next year.
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Old 27-12-2016, 14:00
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Exactly. Our NY office are always back to work as normal on Boxing Day as Christmas is a one day celebration for them. Thanksgiving is a much bigger event than Christmas for them and they're done now.
Doesn't change the fact it's still Christmas until January 6th. Even in the USA. Oh, I forgot it's not a big festival over there.
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Old 27-12-2016, 15:19
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IMO, it's Christmas as long as the RI Christmas Lectures are on the telly box.
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