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Nottinghamshire mum loves Christmas so much she celebrates it every day

Source - Nottingham News

By - Olimpia Zagnof

Dare - 06-11-2021

Meet the Nottinghamshire mum of five who loves Christmas so much she has decided to celebrate it all year round.

Lyndsey Sutton, of Cyril Avenue in Stapleford, confessed her love for the festive season has become an 'obsession' and that she has spent a small fortune on decorations.

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The 39-year-old, who is also a part-time delivery driver, forked out no less than £2,000 in one year - and she continues buying them, saying 'you can never have enough'.

She added: "My children used to love it, but now they say it is too much.

"One of my children's birthdays is on Halloween, and they would have liked some Halloween decorations."

However, it takes some time for Lyndsey to do the proper set-up, so she started in September prior to the spooky season.

She said: "When the children came for trick or treat I gave them sweets and wished them Merry Christmas."

Miss Sutton giggled and added: "Everyone calls me the crazy Christmas lady."
Miss Sutton's love of Christmas all started when she moved into her house in Cyril Avenue, Stapleford, more than 10 years ago.

Her passion has evolved gradually into a "little obsession" and she cannot get enough of it.

Because she loves the festive season so much, she keeps some of the decorations up all year round, including her glorious Christmas tree in the living room.
She added: "It can be August outside but I will still be watching my favourite Christmas films.

"My favourite is Santa Claus The Movie - I watch it, finish and rewind.

"I know that some people have obsessions with shopping and all sorts - mine is definitely Christmas."

She currently has five trees, an inflatable Santa Claus and other additions that make her house look like everyone's Christmas fairy tale.

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Her work of art in the Nottinghamshire town becomes the community's attraction during the festive season, with many gathering in the street to see when the lights are lit up.

Miss Sutton added: "Recently a lady with her dog was watching my set-up outside, and I welcomed her in.
"She had tears in her eyes saying she loves Christmas so much it made her emotional.

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I can think of a lot worse things to be called than the Crazy Christmas Lady.

I love it :) 

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If my wife would let me, I would be doing this and maybe even earlier.

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