After grabbing my rice milk I was greeted by a stand of Christmas cards! I was walking to the check out, and boom there they were. It was still September, and there were Christmas cards! I decided I could let it slide because it is best to send Christmas cards a couple of weeks before the holiday, and this takes time and preparation. After all, I bought my cards a year ago. But that was to take advantage of the after Christmas sales of course.
Then as I got to the register I discovered the unacceptable. Mince pies! In September! Mince pies are like Christmas music. They are part of what makes the holiday season special and should only be enjoyed in December. They are something to look forward to. What is the fun of Christmas if we celebrate it year round? What would we have to get us in the spirit of the season?
Christmas is three months away. Three months is a quarter of a year. A quarter of a year is an entire season. We have just entered Autumn which brings us changing colors, back to school, pumpkins, Halloween and Thanksgiving. It is an enjoyable and comforting time of the year. Lets not pass over this season with insanely early Christmas preparation, we should embrace and enjoy Autumn.
Big corporations I ask you, please stop selling Christmas items at the begining of Autumn. It is taking away from the joy and spirit of the season. I love Christmas, but I love it all through December. Please do not force it upon me before I am ready just to make a slightly larger profit. I do not appreciate it. Thank you.
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