Christmas trees are out already! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

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cbmare , 10-26-2006 05:47 PM

It's bad enough that some Christmas stuff is already on the shelves and the stores are decorating for it.

Can we have Halloween first?

I think it is wwaaayyyyy too soon to put out trees that have to be watered.

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Tisha___ , 10-26-2006 05:58 PM

I remember last year, going to Wal-Mart early in the morning, the day afer Christmas, and they already had Valentine's Day stuff out!

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Suzanne 3FC , 10-26-2006 06:14 PM

How awful!

#4

lizziness , 10-26-2006 09:54 PM

Yeah I was shocked to see Christmas stuff out already too. Although I must say I've been thinking about what to do for Thanksgiving for a few weeks now...

but I'm an obsessive planner.

#5

Stepping Out , 10-26-2006 11:55 PM

My DH works at a 'major home improvement chain'

, and they've had their Christmas ornaments & outdoor decorations up since Columbus Day!

It's WAY too early IMHO

#6

EZMONEY , 10-27-2006 12:49 AM

Part of me says you can never celebrate the birth of Christ too early ~ another part of me says that "obviously" Christmas has lost it's meaning to a lot of folks.

HOMEBOUND ~ my son had Phil 4:13 on the back of his varsity lettermen's jacket!

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Stepping Out , 10-27-2006 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZMONEY

Part of me says you can never celebrate the birth of Christ too early ~ another part of me says that "obviously" Christmas has lost it's meaning to a lot of folks.

Amen to that Gary!

#8

cbmare , 10-27-2006 12:03 PM

Gary, do I need to apologize to you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZMONEY

Part of me says you can never celebrate the birth of Christ too early

I was in no way referring to the "reason for the season". ITA with you about celebrating the birth of Christ.

I was referring to all the decorations as well as the fact that buying a tree this early is begging for a fire.

Again, I'm sorry if I insulted you or anyone else who believes. Oh, and yes I believe.

#9

EZMONEY , 10-27-2006 07:29 PM

I Was Not Insulted In Any Way What So Ever Mare! I Was Just Saying What I Felt About The Christmas Decorations Being Out Before Halloween ~ I Remember When We Used To Feel Insulted Because They Were Out Before Thanksgiving!

Xxxooo ~ Gary

#10

mom2cole , 10-28-2006 10:57 AM

I guess I have worked in retail too long. Ten years! But I am used to seeing Christmas decorations arriving in the stores around August. Heck there is only 58 more shopping days until Christmas!!! I have already bought my lights for my house this year.

#11

Ruthxxx , 10-28-2006 11:04 AM

Well, I did see a truck loaded with trees pass me on the 401 last week. Yick!

#12

maegdaeien , 10-29-2006 12:49 PM

It definitely does feel weird to see decorations when there's absolutely no snow on the ground! As much as I love Christmastime, it doesn't need to be 3 months long.

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Marti , 10-29-2006 02:04 PM

I used to work in a bakery that made holiday cookies for large grocery outlets. We made halloween cookies in July!!

Never understood that! Decorations and ornaments and such ok....edible food such as cookies? Crazy.

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lilybelle , 10-29-2006 03:23 PM

I have a jump on the holiday season. As I had mentioned in another thread, I never took my Christmas tree down. I just have to scoot it back in front of the bay window and plug it in and I'm all set. I plan to start my shopping next week.
I would never consider buying a real tree this earlly because of the fire hazard.

#15

2frustrated , 10-30-2006 06:52 AM

I saw a tree up in someone's living room on Saturday!!!!!!!

All plugged in and with fairy lights twinkling away!