That time of year already?

[DrT999]

I understand stores stocking non-perishable Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff as soon as November 1, not to mention things like stuffing mixes, etc. But to sell things like Egg Nogg (with an expiration date of just before Thanksgiving)? But what made me shake my head was a radio station that's been playing all Christmas music for some days! I like Christmas music, but I will not be listening to it until a LOT closer to Christmas! Despite a mention of polls, I don't see how to create one as an option these days, so how do you feel? Too soon altogether? Ok to plan but too soon to dive fully into the season? Totally wait until at least after Thanksgiving? Bah Humbug?

 

[Ranger107]

Agree with you Doc. They keep pushing it earlier every year. Next thing you know, we'll be buying Xmas trees on the 4th of July. Now where's my lump of coal?

 

[Blackhorse]

Whaddaya mean too early?

 

[DrT999]

Whaddaya mean too early?

To each their own!

 

[ftrplt]

Yep, I agree!! Way too early for Christmas music, decorations, foods, etc. SiriusXM has already pumped out their Christmas music stations. Pizzes me off because they dump the "40's" channel for Holiday Traditions. I ain't listening to Xmas music until later in December!! Bah, Humbug!!!!!! FTRPLT

 

[DrT999]

Yep, I agree!! Way too early for Christmas music, decorations, foods, etc. SiriusXM has already pumped out their Christmas music stations. Pizzes me off because they dump the "40's" channel for Holiday Traditions. I ain't listening to Xmas music until later in December!! Bah, Humbug!!!!!! FTRPLT

I'd rather listen to 40s music more than Christmas music 50 weeks out of the year.

 

[Blackhorse]

Yeah…most places with juke boxes put a strict limit on the number of times that “All I Want For Christmas” can be played. I think the limit is something like zero. That’s OK by me.

 

[user 2027]

Local coffee shop had a Christmas tree up before Halloween. Sigh

 

[Sturdy Papa 359]

Agreed. No Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Pipe smoking Santa has to go, but I couldn’t find a smoking turkey. Maybe a pilgrim??? But, then I might upset L.J. Peretti. Lol.

 

[DrT999]

Local coffee shop had a Christmas tree up before Halloween. Sigh

They could have at least had Halloween decorations on it until the first....oh well

 

[JimPM]

I understand stores stocking non-perishable Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff as soon as November 1, not to mention things like stuffing mixes, etc. But to sell things like Egg Nogg (with an expiration date of just before Thanksgiving)? But what made me shake my head was a radio station that's been playing all Christmas music for some days! I like Christmas music, but I will not be listening to it until a LOT closer to Christmas! Despite a mention of polls, I don't see how to create one as an option these days, so how do you feel? Too soon altogether? Ok to plan but too soon to dive fully into the season? Totally wait until at least after Thanksgiving? Bah Humbug?

Yep they burn you out on the holiday before it even gets here. Last year I was supporting one of our operations up near Saginaw, MI. I lived in the tourist town of Frankenmuth (themed Christmas village) for essentially two months starting in November. I was so up to my neck with XMAS crap, music, food, etc. that I couldn't wait for it to be over.

 

[mosin1932]

I was a bartender for a number of years, and we had to play Mariah Carey's Christmas album basically on repeat for a month. Right after Halloween is waaaay too soon for me.

 

[Timbo]

My local shops have had christmas decorations up since they pulled down the halloween ones. Far too soon in my book, much rather they go full christmas later in December. At least they're not playing carols yet, or even worse Pariah Carey.

 

[D.L.Ruth]

I'm good with any time after Thanksgiving for Christmas stuff. And agree when they start to early then by the time christmas actually hits in anyway tired of it. Fortunately I haven't seen any of it yet since there is not much decoration or English radio stations or here

 

[paulles87]

I happen to be one of the few weirdos who enjoys seeing Christmas come early!! Gives me a reason to buy holiday pipes, blends & early gifts for myself

 

[DrT999]

I happen to be one of the few weirdos who enjoys seeing Christmas come early!! Gives me a reason to buy holiday pipes, blends & early gifts for myself

Well, yes, there is that! Good point

 

[Zeno Marx]

I guess electricity costs aren't high enough. But I say that about gas prices too. A lot of complaining, but not much adjusting or re-evaluating. It also goes to show you how powerful group think is and the power of suggestion. All it takes is one person in a neighborhood to fall for it, and then the rest of the houses start to feel the pressure.