Once December arrives there is no limit. It’s only “out of hand” when you see “Christmas” decorations in stores in October and radio stations are playing “Christmas” music in early November. This cheapens the experience of what should be a special time of year. People are so sick of this stuff that by mid-December they are wishing the holidays were over.
This is sad because we need a special time of year to look forward to. A time to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy some much-needed time off. Running in constant high gear 24/7/365 isn’t healthy and leads to burn-out. No wonder there is such a foul mood in this country these days. There needs to be a rhythm to life.
(You may have noticed that I put “Christmas” in quotes. That’s because what is being celebrated in these instances isn’t the holiday. It’s all about greed, commercialism, materialism and crass consumerism.)
I over decorate in the house (4 Christmas trees – big one living room, Williamsburg brass ornaments on small tree in “colonial tavern” dining room, items made by us on small tree in our studio and bear ornaments on small tree in “the Teddy Village” in the upstairs hall). Plus decorations in most rooms.
I was listening to some members our reenactment unit discussing Christmas decorating at their houses and how they all (including husband) tend towards decorating as was done when they children. Then it hit me – this is true of me also. But since I am Jewish and we did not decorate for Christmas, my childhood influence is EVERY Christmas movie I have ever seen! (Realizing this did not in anyway change my decorating style.)
David_the_CAD 12 months ago
Silence is the only safe answer in many situations.
MS72 12 months ago
Just put lights and icicles on him.
jagedlo 12 months ago
Trying not to say anything that will get him in trouble…
ladykat 12 months ago
I’ll say it: you’re overdoing it, Rose!
rshive 12 months ago
Out of hand? No chance!
Whatever happened to common sense? 12 months ago
Once December arrives there is no limit. It’s only “out of hand” when you see “Christmas” decorations in stores in October and radio stations are playing “Christmas” music in early November. This cheapens the experience of what should be a special time of year. People are so sick of this stuff that by mid-December they are wishing the holidays were over.
This is sad because we need a special time of year to look forward to. A time to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy some much-needed time off. Running in constant high gear 24/7/365 isn’t healthy and leads to burn-out. No wonder there is such a foul mood in this country these days. There needs to be a rhythm to life.
(You may have noticed that I put “Christmas” in quotes. That’s because what is being celebrated in these instances isn’t the holiday. It’s all about greed, commercialism, materialism and crass consumerism.)
raybarb44 12 months ago
You got to give her the old “maybe” answer……
pheets 12 months ago
“Tis the season : )
mbhiggins5555 12 months ago
Anybody notice how Jimbo is beginning to wear his cap in the house again, as he did years ago?
stepzla 12 months ago
That’s not decorating. That is just chaos!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 12 months ago
The more stuff that dangles temptingly, the more the kitty will like it.
metagalaxy1970 12 months ago
Love kitty hanging onto the garland.
mruch 12 months ago
Smart man
eddi-TBH 12 months ago
Peekaboo approves. So does Pasquale. Jimbo doesn’t want to spoil the fun, even if it drives him nuts.
mafastore 12 months ago
I over decorate in the house (4 Christmas trees – big one living room, Williamsburg brass ornaments on small tree in “colonial tavern” dining room, items made by us on small tree in our studio and bear ornaments on small tree in “the Teddy Village” in the upstairs hall). Plus decorations in most rooms.
I was listening to some members our reenactment unit discussing Christmas decorating at their houses and how they all (including husband) tend towards decorating as was done when they children. Then it hit me – this is true of me also. But since I am Jewish and we did not decorate for Christmas, my childhood influence is EVERY Christmas movie I have ever seen! (Realizing this did not in anyway change my decorating style.)
The Gun Doctor 12 months ago
“I never had to apologize for something I didn’t say” – Coolidge