Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Covid meant last Christmas was a bit of a washout.
With pubs and restaurants closed and gatherings limited to just three households, celebrations were muted to say to least. But for those who felt like they missed out help was at hand.
This weekend people across Greater Manchester have been celebrating 'Junemas'. Since being first dreamt up by Aldi's marketing department - the supermarket began selling mince pics last month - the stunt has taken off.
Up and down the country families, pubs and restaurants are trimmed up and blasting out the carols like it's the middle of December.
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