THE sight of a town’s Christmas lights going up is a terrifying glimpse of the nightmarish festivity on its way.

People witnessing the lights being erected in Winchester have been filled with a cold sense of dread as they realise the season of expensive gift-giving and familial obligations is hanging over them like a festive executioner’s axe.

Onlooker Emma Bradford said: “Seeing illuminated stars and angels being fixed into place only means one thing: the next six weeks are going to be a living Hell.

“They may look enchanting and whimsical, but don’t be deceived. Like animals feeling restless before a storm, they’re a grim warning that a catastrophe is brewing. Although I’d rather suffer through a hurricane than my son’s nativity play.”

Martin Bishop said: “They may not spell it out e

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