BRITS reveal signs summer is over, including having to wear socks indoors.
Needing a coat when you leave the house, seeing Halloween and Christmas items in the shops – and wearing socks indoors are among the things Brits think signal the end of summer.
A poll of 2,000 adults found 64 per cent always try to make the excitement of the sunny season last as long as possible as 74 per cent go into denial about summer ending.
Others consider the warmer season to be over when they decide to take a jumper out ‘just in case’ (28 per cent), or they decide to put summer clothes away (33 per cent).
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The study was commissioned by BuzzBallz, which has launched a limited-edition ‘BallzTentz’, measuring just over two metres in diameter and suitable for two people to share, in the shape of its iconic bottle to help music fans squeeze every last drop of fun out of the festival season.
Jess Scheerhorn, president of the drinks brand, which is giving five people the chance to win one of the tents via their social channels, said: “In the UK, we know there’s always a bit of a scrabble to try and extend the summer, whether that’s one last festival, a late BBQ, or simply refusing to put the shorts away.
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“After the long summer we have had this year, many want to keep that feeling going a little longer.
“Brits have an amazing habit of treating every sunny September weekend like it could be the last, packing out campsites, festivals and beer gardens in one final push before autumn arrives.
“BallzTentz are our way of celebrating that brilliantly optimistic spirit and helping fans make one more unforgettable memory with friends before summer officially signs off, responsibly.”
TOP 15 SIGNS SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY OVER:
Noticing darker evenings
Needing a coat when leaving the house
The clocks changing
Thinking about putting the heating on
Seeing Halloween, Christmas or autumn items in shops
Putting summer clothes away
Digging a jumper out “just in case”
Putting socks on indoors
Bringing blankets out for the sofa
Putting the garden furniture away
Hearing the leaves crunch when you walk over them
Putting on a dressing gown
Planning fewer outdoor activities
Switching from BBQ plans to roast dinners
Swapping iced coffees for a hot coffee
The research also found 62 per cent claim summer officially ends in September, with 56 per cent planning a final trip, festival, or outdoor gathering to make the most of the sun before autumn arrives.
Nearly two thirds (65 per cent) even said a late summer festival or camping trip boosts their mood, while 68 per cent see it as the perfect way to say goodbye to the season.
While 40 per cent claimed summer is their favourite season, with 61 per cent preferring it to winter and autumn.
And 34 per cent would make the sunny season last all year round if they could, as 49 per cent see it as a time to embrace the spontaneity of last-minute trips away and fun.
A third try to prolong the feeling as long as possible by refusing to stop wearing their summer outfits, while 22 per cent do so by continuing to have drinks outside.
The study, carried out via OnePoll, also found Brits dread the shorter days and darker evenings (33 per cent), cold weather (32 per cent), and boost to the energy bills (30 per cent) that will come with the start of winter.
Alongside the inevitable winter colds (18 per cent) and spending less time outdoors (15 per cent) after summer comes to a close.
