Quoting: Originally posted by AzGal49

It's the first weekend of November, and I'm driving my car, punching the buttons on the radio *punch* -pause- *punch* -pause- *punch* ... waiiiiiiiit a minute, go back, wasn't that Bing??? Huh? Oh my gosh! a Christmas song??? Isn't it too early?? (sure seems it here, where it reached 90 degrees yet again today!)

I stopped and listened for a moment, because I'm a fan (just shy of fanatic!) when it comes to Christmas music. I think it's one of the world's great "feel goods". But ... where should a person draw the line? An occasional song in the beginning of November, building up to the a-n-t-i-c-i-p-a-t-i-o-n suits me just fine. But as I'm listening, I hear the station's format is All Christmas, All the time. shew. I have to admit, I reset that preset button to another station!! I don't think I can take that much Christmas music this early.

Then .. I arrived at work this morning, and our inhouse music is... yep, you guessed it .... All Christmas. All year long, we have radio for the first hour of the morning, then its off the air. But now, its on 24/7. It's going to be a very long 52 days. (geeee, have YOU started your shopping?? I sure haven't!)

By the time Christmas arrives, I predict I will be sick of the whole darned thing. I know that Christmas music puts people in the joyful, giving mood. But isn't November 1 just a bit much on the side of commercialism, rather than the reason for the season?

Isn't it too early?
You decide.
I have already made up my mind.

HUGS to everyone!
(as "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas..."
runs through my mind.
Yet again.)

It's the first weekend of November, and I'm driving my car, punching the buttons on the radio *punch* -pause- *punch* -pause- *punch* ... waiiiiiiiit a minute, go back, wasn't that Bing??? Huh? Oh my gosh! a Christmas song??? Isn't it too early?? (sure seems it here, where it reached 90 degrees yet again today!)

I stopped and listened for a moment, because I'm a fan (just shy of fanatic!) when it comes to Christmas music. I think it's one of the world's great "feel goods". But ... where should a person draw the line? An occasional song in the beginning of November, building up to the a-n-t-i-c-i-p-a-t-i-o-n suits me just fine. But as I'm listening, I hear the station's format is All Christmas, All the time. shew. I have to admit, I reset that preset button to another station!! I don't think I can take that much Christmas music this early.

Then .. I arrived at work this morning, and our inhouse music is... yep, you guessed it .... All Christmas. All year long, we have radio for the first hour of the morning, then its off the air. But now, its on 24/7. It's going to be a very long 52 days. (geeee, have YOU started your shopping?? I sure haven't!)

By the time Christmas arrives, I predict I will be sick of the whole darned thing. I know that Christmas music puts people in the joyful, giving mood. But isn't November 1 just a bit much on the side of commercialism, rather than the reason for the season?

Isn't it too early?
You decide.
I have already made up my mind.

HUGS to everyone!
(as "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas..."
runs through my mind.
Yet again.)

Quoting: Originally posted by islandgal64

Yes it's waaaay too early!

Although I tend to start a bit of pressie shopping early I hate that the shops are full of glitz for so long, and they have even been playing Christmas music so early.

I tend to be bored of Christmas by the time it actually arrives!

Yes it's waaaay too early!

Although I tend to start a bit of pressie shopping early I hate that the shops are full of glitz for so long, and they have even been playing Christmas music so early.

I tend to be bored of Christmas by the time it actually arrives!

Quoting: Originally posted by truefriendinme

I really don't care WHEN they put it out on the shelves. Christmas is a purely "self-propelled" holiday for me. I choose when to celebrate. I have really whittled down my holiday shopping, the last few years (out of necessity), and I find that other than the guilt (my own) that I have to get over, there is nothing more rewarding then focusing on what the Christian holiday is REALLY all about.--True

I really don't care WHEN they put it out on the shelves. Christmas is a purely "self-propelled" holiday for me. I choose when to celebrate. I have really whittled down my holiday shopping, the last few years (out of necessity), and I find that other than the guilt (my own) that I have to get over, there is nothing more rewarding then focusing on what the Christian holiday is REALLY all about.--True

Quoting: Originally posted by ariesram

The BIG supermarkets over here (UK), had Christmas 'goodies' on their shelves at the beginning of...September! It's just a time to make MORE money to them, Xmas means more, to most other people, but the shops just want as much of our money as they can get,and for as long as possible.

The BIG supermarkets over here (UK), had Christmas 'goodies' on their shelves at the beginning of...September! It's just a time to make MORE money to them, Xmas means more, to most other people, but the shops just want as much of our money as they can get,and for as long as possible.

Quoting: Originally posted by Katwoman1968

OK so I guess putting my Christmas tree up this weekend is a bit too early? LOL

I love the Christmas music and the lights and decorations but I agree it is all about making money for the stores. For me it is the warm feeling I get this time of year and spending it with family and friends.

OK so I guess putting my Christmas tree up this weekend is a bit too early? LOL

I love the Christmas music and the lights and decorations but I agree it is all about making money for the stores. For me it is the warm feeling I get this time of year and spending it with family and friends.

Quoting: Originally posted by ozredhead62

Yes here in Australia we are also sold Xmas way too early.

Decorations being up in stores for sale the second week of October.

Yes here in Australia we are also sold Xmas way too early.

Decorations being up in stores for sale the second week of October.

Quoting: Originally posted by petale46

Got news for you guys. Went to do a little shopping couple of weeks before Halloween and WallMart already had Christmas decorations for sales. That's sick!! Contrary to you, the weather is cooperating with them as we had snow last week... but still Christmas decoration before Halloween should be forbidden by law. I thought it was crazy and then walking down the street today I spotted my first light decoration on a house... maybe I'm the one who's not fast enough...

Only a month and a half before the big night!!!

Got news for you guys. Went to do a little shopping couple of weeks before Halloween and WallMart already had Christmas decorations for sales. That's sick!! Contrary to you, the weather is cooperating with them as we had snow last week... but still Christmas decoration before Halloween should be forbidden by law. I thought it was crazy and then walking down the street today I spotted my first light decoration on a house... maybe I'm the one who's not fast enough...

Only a month and a half before the big night!!!

Quoting: Originally posted by nodramaaroundme

Soon they will start trying to sell us on Christmas before Halloween. They are doing it earlier and earlier to get people in the mood to go shopping and spend money. Truthfully the holiday is no longer a religious one. It's all about the money to some if not most.

Soon they will start trying to sell us on Christmas before Halloween. They are doing it earlier and earlier to get people in the mood to go shopping and spend money. Truthfully the holiday is no longer a religious one. It's all about the money to some if not most.