November 17, 2003

Winter Wonderland?

I know that many, many individuals on planet Earth are on crack, but I have a question:

Isn't it mid-November?

I ask this because all other signs seems to tell me that it is some other time. Any other time, in fact, except mid-November.

For instance, I went to Walgreens on Saturday. My husband would tell you that I single-handedly keep Walgreens in business, but that's another story. At any rate, the aisles of Walgreens are filled with Christmas items. Wrapping paper, stockings, gifts, candy -- you get the idea.

Then, I left Walgreens and got in my car. I turned on the radio and the stations were playing Christmas music. Yes, Christmas music.

My second question is how am I supposed to be expected to deck the halls when it is 70 degrees outside and there is still another week and a half until Thanksgiving? This is insane. I can't think about addressing Christmas cards and buying Christmas trees when I'm wearing shorts and Birkenstocks. It's unnatural.

Posted by Kitty at November 17, 2003 05:48 PM

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I noticed the same thing about the radio the other day. I was stunned when I heard x-mas music... What the...

Posted by: Wired Nerve at November 17, 2003 09:08 PM

I used to work in a Hallmark store years ago. We started Christmas in July with the big unveiling of the ornaments. I was tired of it by the end of August. I recently read a magazine article about beating stress. One of their tips said to put your tree up right now. My son is four and it's hard to teach him about different holiday seasons when they are blending into each other. Although we are enjoying all the Starbucks' Christmas gift ideas.

Posted by: Jenny at November 18, 2003 09:53 AM

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