The worst part, for me, is that they put Christmas up so early, but take it down on Christmas day. People forget that the 12 days of Christmas are not a count down to Christmas, but a count up to Epiphany.
Many decades ago, stores did not put out Christmas stuff until the day after Thanksgiving. A friend of mine worked at a local mall and would hire people to work Thanksgiving to put up all the decorations. We were paid $10/hr which back in the 70s was great money. It was also cash and off the books. We busted our butts though to get everything done in one day.
I went on our local community Facebook page and urged people to leave their Halloween decorations up longer, in hopes to keep Christmas at bay. I have nothing against Christmas, but 2 whole months of it are a bit too much for me.
The next town over is a high tourist area. There is a city ordinance that all businesses must ave their Christmas decorations in place by Nov. 1. To me, it is still Autumn and Thanksgiving season. Pumpkins and leaf decoration will stay up for at least 3.5 more weeks!
Farside99 almost 4 years ago
Too fast. The stores are getting desperate.
AtariDragon almost 4 years ago
It’s all been an ugly blur since St. Patrick’s Day.
macky87 almost 4 years ago
It should be noted that might be as close to Santa as anyone will get this year. Sad.
done almost 4 years ago
Some Walmarts didn’t even wait until the end of Halloween to start putting up Christmas stuff.
therese_callahan2002 almost 4 years ago
Here in Boston, stores began selling Christmas stuff BEFORE Halloween.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I wonder when kids will start asking: “What was it like before the Pandemic, Dad?”.
gokar 4,la almost 4 years ago
Got some really great deals on Valentines cards!
JamieLee Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I have already put out some Christmas decorations. They cheer me up and help me feel more optimistic about life in general.
zerotvus almost 4 years ago
skipped thanksgiving completely….the number 1 drinking holiday in the USA.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Santa’s always the one to throw out the first pumpkin.
mountainclimber almost 4 years ago
xmas advertising and the national elections should be restricted to ONE WEEK.
morningglory73 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Meijer had Xmas things out before Halloween. Takes some of the fun out of the season.
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
I was in my local Christmas Tree Shops unit on Sunday. Amazingly, they had plenty o’ non-Xmas merch on display.
Indianapolis Smith almost 4 years ago
Wasn’t there supposed to be something with a turkey in there somewhere?
Ubintold almost 4 years ago
Fast or slow, but not half fast.
Ubintold almost 4 years ago
Fast or slow, but not half fast.
Doctor Toon almost 4 years ago
We’ve had a holiday baking display set up at the grocery store where I work for weeks
Management came in early November first to set up Christmas displays
cuzinron47 almost 4 years ago
They’re missing out on robbing us for turkey day.
David_the_CAD almost 4 years ago
The worst part, for me, is that they put Christmas up so early, but take it down on Christmas day. People forget that the 12 days of Christmas are not a count down to Christmas, but a count up to Epiphany.
Lightpainter almost 4 years ago
My grocery store instantly replaced the Halloween isle with Christmas stuff.
pchemcat almost 4 years ago
Many decades ago, stores did not put out Christmas stuff until the day after Thanksgiving. A friend of mine worked at a local mall and would hire people to work Thanksgiving to put up all the decorations. We were paid $10/hr which back in the 70s was great money. It was also cash and off the books. We busted our butts though to get everything done in one day.
H P Hundt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
My joy at the end of political ads turned to dismay at Christmas ads so early.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Craft stores and home improvement stores have Christmas items on display as early as September.
chromosome Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I went on our local community Facebook page and urged people to leave their Halloween decorations up longer, in hopes to keep Christmas at bay. I have nothing against Christmas, but 2 whole months of it are a bit too much for me.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The next town over is a high tourist area. There is a city ordinance that all businesses must ave their Christmas decorations in place by Nov. 1. To me, it is still Autumn and Thanksgiving season. Pumpkins and leaf decoration will stay up for at least 3.5 more weeks!
jmcenanly almost 4 years ago
They have the displays and merchandise in the backroom by Columbus day.
jeffchrz Premium Member almost 4 years ago
You should go to Disneyland the Monday after Halloween.(Well, wouldn’t you want to celebrate Halloween in Disneyland for a few days longer?)