Christmas in October? Say It Ain't So!
I was surprised when I walked into Home Depot last night – Wednesday, October 6 – and saw the large display of Christmas decorations for sale. Surprise turned into consternation when, a half hour later, I saw Advent calendars for sale at Borders. Now, I’m at risk of dating myself, but I remember when the Christmas seasonal items didn’t go on sale until after Thanksgiving. Now Christmas, er, excuse me, “Holiday” decorations are being pushed before Columbus Day! The implications of this are staggering. Does this mean my Advent calendar will have 80+ plus little windows to open? Should the Santa on my front lawn be given a costume for Halloween? Before we know it, decorations and holiday paraphernalia will be on the shelves, ready for purchase, in the summer. All of this brings to mind the old Crazy Eddie “Christmas in August” spots I’d see on TV when I was growing up outside of New York. What was intended to be a spoof is in danger of becoming reality, provi