Even before Halloween had passed Christmas merchandise was sneaking onto shelves in stores. I have a strict policy against Christmas-before-Thanksgiving festivities. True, I'm working on a Christmas stocking but that doesn't count!
So what does my policy cover? No holiday music, no holiday themed candy, no decorations, no themed movies-just enjoy FALL!
Per family tradition the Christmas season doesn't begin until Santa shows up at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Only then can the Christmas decorations pour forth and cover every surface in the house and candy canes are cleared for snacking.
With all the consumerist Christmas mayhem it can be hard to avoid contagious Christmas cheer before it's time. Especially when all the retail stores 86 their Halloween candy before you have time to sneeze!
Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas, but it saddens me that traditions are so often replaced with economic stimulus. They may be able to force the Christmas season onto shelves around the country but they can't force the autumn leaves from the trees! Until Thanksgiving, I will be enjoying the foliage and the seasonal mellowcreme pumpkin binge-even if it means clearance bins at the local drug store. ;o)
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