Is it Time for Christmas Decorations?

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01 Nov 2006 07:52 AM

My husband called me from the road the other day when he was out of town with work. He calls several times a day to keep in touch when he's gone, but this was just a quick call to tell me that the house he was driving past was the second he had seen that day where the people had already decorated for Christmas.

He noted that these were not just people trying to get a little jump on things or even people who fit the lyrics of Redneck Woman, where it talks about keeping Christmas lights up all year long. These were homes where people had obviously put some effort into decorating for Christmas... in October.

What is up with that? I mean, sure, people can do whatever they want, but I just don't get the urge to get all decorated for Christmas before Halloween is even over. Is it just me?

Frankly, I have been known to complain about the stores that start playing Christmas music as soon as the back to school sales are over, but what other people do at their own homes is obviously not my concern. Still, I can't help being curious. There's really nothing wrong with it; heck, people can decorate in July if they want to. I'm just wondering why Christmas seems to start earlier every year.

What do you think about it? Do you like to start early? Do you trick or treat to Christmas carols or enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with the tree lit and stockings already hung with care?

Maybe people just get excited and can't wait for Christmas, and maybe I just have issues. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I can barely get ready for Christmas by the time December gets here, much less in October or November!

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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Tristi Pinkston (10839) 01 Nov 2006 09:37 AM

We grew up putting the decorations up the day after Thanksgiving and taking them down New Year's Day. Now that I'm married, I do it a day or two after Thanksgiving, but I still leave them up until New Year's. Christmas brings such a wonderful spirit into our home and I want it to last as long as possible. I will never put the decorations up around Halloween, though! That's a little too early!

Sherry Holetzky (11404) 01 Nov 2006 11:23 AM

I understand wanting to make it last as long as possible. I just like to wait until the other holidays have past. It makes Christmas feel more special to me. I guess I don't think it should have to compete with Turkey Day or Trick or Treat. :o)

Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 08 Nov 2006 01:41 PM

Okay, I sheepishly admit I one time put up decorations the day after Halloween. I know, I know--call me crazy, but I adore Christmas decorations. I adore having twinkle lights lit at night. And there's just never enough time between THanksgiving and Christmas to enjoy it! That said, I'm waiting this year. We may move shortly after Christmas so I'm not sure when the decorations are going up. :)