For generations of Irish families, Christmas did not really begin until December 8th. Schools closed, the trains filled up, and Dublin’s City Centre became the busiest stretch of pavement in the country.

But when did this change? And is Christmas actually coming to the shops earlier and earlier each year?

Joining Shane to discuss Damian O'Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Retail Management at Technological University Dublin.

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