This is something you didn't expect to see on July 4 - but some people are planning for Christmas already

By Gemma Murray

Published 4th Jul 2023, 14:23 BST

Updated 4th Jul 2023, 14:29 BST

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This is a harsh truth in the middle of summer – but facts are facts.

From today there are 173 days until Christmas – December 25, 2023.

I am sure that you cannot wait, as you pack you bag for a long summer holiday in hopefully high temperatures.

And according to yourchristmascountdown.com/ there are:

24 Mondays

24 Tuesdays

25 Wednesdays

25 Thursdays

25 Fridays

25 Saturdays

25 Sundays

25 Weekend’s remaining before the big day.