Christmas decorations in the BSC

dicky82

Well, apart from thinking they go up way too early, does anyone else think the decorations in the shopping center are seriously dated at this stage? They are so dreary. (IMO) Bit of color wouldn't go a miss.

Toto Wolfcastle

The ones by M&S are nice. I love the red things that are hanging from the ceiling. I didn't pay attention to any of the rest of the decorations so I can't comment on them.

BabysCoffee

I love the decorations in the centre!!!

amdublin

You are joking?!

I think the Towncentre decorations look very nice and they could easily get a couple of more years out of them.

I was up there only today and was admiring them.

Edit.
The singing penguin thingies (last year polar bears??) at the fountain are not to my liking but the kids love them.

amdublin

Ps. I agree they go up too early but that is epidemic not just the towncentre

ThisRegard

amdublin wrote: »

The singing penguin thingies (last year polar bears??) at the fountain are not to my liking but the kids love them.

The poor polar bears just had to be retired. The big button to start them was just a mass of insulating tape last year and it was pot luck if they started when a kid pressed them. Our daughter had a fascination with them and bet the crap out of the button to try get it started. When we eventually convinced her they were having a rest and got away from it they'd kick off randomly resulting in a rush back to them.

amdublin

There is/was a button for those things to sing

I thought they just sing/sang randomly all the time

folan

well, the kids are probably going to hit that button a bazillion times a day, so doubt it goes anywhere

ThisRegard

amdublin wrote: »

There is/was a button for those things to sing

I thought they just sing/sang randomly all the time

folan wrote: »

well, the kids are probably going to hit that button a bazillion times a day, so doubt it goes anywhere

The new set up is probably the same but when the polar bears were there there was a button just in front of them that started them. On a quiet mid week there would be silence until someone pressed the button. On a busy weekend it would appear that it was constant but stand around there and you'll see the kids pushing away.

Last year as I said the button got wrecked so the whole thing stopped working and I'm sure it equated to blissful silence for staff in the shops around there.

RichardoKhan

Any public Christmas decs should be outlawed until at least 1st Dec.................Bah Humbug!

dicky82

RichardoKhan wrote: »

Any public Christmas decs should be outlawed until at least 1st Dec.................Bah Humbug!

I totally second this and I love Christmas. Two and a half months to celebrate a seasonal holiday that lasts a week?

eviltwin

I think the decorations are lovely but its just way way to early to be thinking about Christmas

amdublin

For your perusal

ThisRegard

You see, I told ya there was a button And a new improved one too !

I bet you pressed it too to see what it did !

Toto Wolfcastle

They all look great. I'm in the 'never too early for decorations' camp.

BabysCoffee

I love the trees near M&S

amdublin

ThisRegard wrote: »

You see, I told ya there was a button And a new improved one too !

I bet you pressed it too to see what it did !

I did! It was great!

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

When I used to work in the centre they used to be up late on Halloween night putting them up. At least they wait a few days now.

I think they're lovely decorations especially at night, but it is far too early. I've been avoiding the centre as much as possible these past two weeks.

dickwod1

I'd prefer if all Christmas decorations ad's and music was left till Dec 1st and then everyone could go mental with it, And if everyone (shops/centers/pubs/restaurants/etc) done it for the same day I think it would make it look and feel more special.

Putting them up the day or two after Halloween just seems OTT to me, In regards to question by dicky82 I like the main entrance but from above the pond towards Dunnes and out to the yellow entrance I think looks terrible.

Gaspode

Dec 20th is early enough really for decorations IMO. Bah humbug!

folan

December 28th is either too early or too late.

no pleasing some people

as I see it, a lot of people have already started their christmas shopping (if what i perceived on Sunday to be increased volume was that), so why not throw up the decorations. it gets you into the christmas spirit even though its many peoples least favorite part of christmas.

tldr; the decorations this year are nice, and cheered me up while i was doing the dreadful christmas shopping.

dicky82

it's those giant gold/silver balls, they are so tacky/dated (imo) the penguins and the now retired polar bears are/were good. anyone ever remember going into town for the 'lights' at Christmas? and I think 'Switzor's' window with all the moving elves and Santy's? I can't see those gold and silver balls getting the Christmas juices flowing.

amdublin

Dude I am going to post some photos of some horrendousness I saw going up on the outside of the Stephen's Green SC and you are going to thank your lucky stars you live beside the Towncentre lol!

amdublin

Check this out - picture is not great


Edit. Sorry this is a really really bad pic. Will see if I can find something online

amdublin

Okay do you remember the Stephen's Green sc used to look lovely and traditional with red and green garlands looping from window to window.

Not anymore
Today they were putting up vertical lines (about a foot long) made up of luminous blue,green and pink (mainly pink)

From a distance it looks like one big neon pink light

BabysCoffee

There are some really bad decorations on George's Street. Soviet inspired, I think

BabysCoffee

Some more Blanch Town Centre

Larbre34

I like the Blanch decos, they always look fairly traditional.

Modern 'interpreted' decos in shops should be banned. Christmas is about trees lights and garlands, in green, red, gold and white. Its a red card from me for blue, silver, purple, pink

amdublin

Larbre34 wrote: »

I like the Blanch decos, they always look fairly traditional.

Modern 'interpreted' decos in shops should be banned. Christmas is about trees lights and garlands, in green, red, gold and white. Its a red card from me for blue, silver, purple, pink

Steer clear of Stephen's Green SC so!!!!!!

Jackson Pollock

I've a sore neck reading and looking at this thread.

LoonyLovegood

The decorations look gorgeous. Anyone remember back when they had crackers and presents hanging from the roof? I love the current lot, they're really tasteful.