Whether Sainsbury’s closes at 4 PM, 5 PM, or 6 PM, the real magic isn’t the time. It’s the fact that you’re prepared. You’ve got the Brussels sprouts, you’ve remembered the bread sauce, and you haven’t forgotten the crackers.
So, take a breath. Write down your list, check the store’s hours online, and set an alarm for 4:30 PM. You’ve got this. And if you end up at the shop at 4:58 PM with a single bag of frozen peas? Well, that’s just part of the story next Christmas.
Now go on—make it a good one. And maybe buy extra cheese.