Rushing Christmas...

[Big Dave]

Christmas has always been commercialised, but it seems to be the older I get the more I notice it. This is the first year I haven't even put up my Christmas lights early (I used to put them up towards the end of Nov.). The whole point of this time of year isn't to buy as much as you can, it's about spending time with your loved ones. If you don't have loved ones, then drink to your little hearts content int: .
The nice thing is I do get excited about Christmas time because of my Children. They are the ones who get excited about the lights, the decorations, the snow, the whole idea of Christmas time. Because of them I get excited for Christmas time.
There is no point in stressing, just enjoy yourself.

[David Dalglish]

Is Christmas near????

[Dirk Skene]

Is Christmas near????

Yep! that's my attitude too. But I am also the kind of fellow that wishes folks Merry Christmas for a little over a week after Christmas Day. In part it is my way to stab back at rushing it in the first place.

[Schultz]

Yep! that's my attitude too. But I am also the kind of fellow that wishes folks Merry Christmas for a little over a week after Christmas Day. In part it is my way to stab back at rushing it in the first place.

I refuse to say "Merry Christmas" until after the day has arrived, partly for religious reasons and partly for the same reason you have.

As far as I'm concerned, the party doesn't start until Dec 25th!

[McClef]

And it's equally amazing how soon after Christmas that Easter Eggs start appearing!

[Ruanaidh]

I refuse to say "Merry Christmas" until after the day has arrived, partly for religious reasons and partly for the same reason you have.

As far as I'm concerned, the party doesn't start until Dec 25th!

I'm with you, Schultz. And I keep saying it right up to January 6, Twelth Night.

[auld argonian]

...of course, if you want a new matress, take heart that the "Presidents' Day Mattress Blowout" will probably start next week...

Best

AA

[Panache]

I was in retail and retail management for about 11 years. I kind of burned out on the Holidays. I started making sure to have virtually all my Christmas shopping done my Thanksgiving (to avoid the frantic shoppers). I started a tradition of making at least a few of my Christmas gifts each year. I take the Christmas season as I like it, slowly. Today, in honor of the 1st day of December. My children Xena and Sinbad helped me set up my collection of Nutcrackers. Next Friday we will put out our little Christmas Village on the mantle, a week later we put up our Christmas tree. I will watch all the "Christmas Classics" with my children when we want to. It's a very special time of the year. I will appreciate it and enjoy it on my schedule not the Networks or the Retail chain's one. I'm now going to go mix myself a Christmas Spider and finish listening to the Nutcracker Suite.

Happy Holidays All

[katmills2005]

Folks are too worried about being politically correct that they fuss over every detail about the Holidays. I'm not offended by Hanukkah, Yule, Kwanzaa or any other Celebration that is held this time of year. So why are folks so bent out of shape when it comes to putting up a Christmas tree. Put a menorah next to it and a basket of fruit with some incense and be happy. Most Christmas traditions are rooted in non-Christian celebrations anyhow.

And ya'll don't let anyone spoil your fun. Just think back to when you were a kid, remember what made the holiday special and see if you can find that again.

[chasem]

I work in a Macy's department store. There have been some Christmas decorations up there since around mid-late October Christmas decorations before halloween is even done.

I find it very frustrating as well.

I just try and ignore it all, as some others have suggested.