Excitement is building for tonight's Late Late Toy Show

It’s finally here, the official start of the Irish Christmas season - the Late Late Toy Show! The buzz is building and #LateLateToyShow is already trending on Twitter.

It is, of course, Irish Twitter’s favourite time of year and fingertips are poised to livetweet the entire event from cringing at Tubs’ jumpers, debating passionately who the best child is (

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And for those wanting to add to the fun - or take the edge off - try this Late Late Toy Show drinking game. It’s supposed to be done with tea but sure, whatever gets you through the another performances by the Billie Barry Kids.

But, of course, it’s all about the little ones. And it’s safe to say they’re fizzing with excitement around the country.

Will you be watching tonight? Or will you be doing everything in your power to avoid it?