Christmas Creep is driving me mad...

totally agree!

5catmom ✉
Nov '13

I agree. I was surprised to see Main St with their wreaths on the light poles already. I don't recall them being up prior to Thanksgiving. Always after. If I'm wrong, please let me know (I'm sure someone will). I heard on the radio this morning that towns in Pa. are holding their tree lighting ceremonies this weekend.

botheredbyuu
Nov '13

I think we see Valentines stuff longer. It will start the day after Christmas and will last until Feb 14. That's almost 10 weeks, the same holiday in the same year. Last Feb. '13 and the end of December '13. I know for sure Halloween starts end of August. Sick!

auntiel ✉
Nov '13

Wow... I think we might have found something ALL OF US agree on!!

The bigger the season becomes, the less special it is. All for money. Which is not what Christmas is about in the first place.

JeffersonRepub ✉
Nov '13

Agree. It's ridiculous. The retailers do it to encourage us to buy things, but why a household would put out Christmas lights a full 10 days before Thanksgiving is beyond me.

Rebecka ✉
Nov '13

I am very confused. It is ridiculous Christmas is starting earlier and earlier every year. Yet all you hear from the quitter in Alaska is that there is a war on Christmas. I think the war is on Thanksgiving but making people work on Thanksgiving is good for big business so she will keep her mouth shut on that one.

oldred
Nov '13

Agreed 100 %, especially when I read the post about Santa already being missed at Mt. Lake Firehouse, WHAT????? How can he be missed, it isn't even Thanksgiving!!

JrzyGirl88 ✉
Nov '13

Hey Oldred, no need to bring Sarah Palin into this thread. Seems like you can't help yourself.

kb2755 ✉
Nov '13

OK, back on track now...no politics please :)

I just think it is a sad turn of events when the most commercial of all holidays (Christmas) begins to snuff out the blissful anti-commercialism of the one uniquely American holiday. I mean, what could be more fantastic than a day devoted to staying at home with your loved ones to enjoy a meal and give thanks for the many good things we have that truly matter? And how sad that the specialness is being tarnished by turning it into just another shopping day, as if we couldn't do that the other 364 days a year.

My neighbor last year inquired why I put my Christmas tree up so late (theirs will be up the day after Thanksgiving) and I tried to explain that I grew up with a German mother and in Germany it is typical to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve. As it is, my wife and I put ours up about a week before Christmas. But what I really wanted to say is that I am trying desperately to hold onto a feeling of joy about the season that I felt as a child, a joy that wears out easily when one needs to stretch it out for a solid month.

eperot ✉
Nov '13

Here you go eprot, just saw it on FB.

auntiel ✉
Nov '13

Maybe we should celebrate Thanksgiving with our neighbors to the north - in Canada Thanksgiving is our Columbus Day - 2nd Sunday/Monday in October. Then we'd beat out Halloween and Christmas.

Santa has been at area malls since November 16-17 weekend. My neighbors never take their outside lights down - but their tree is up (Nov. 15) and additional outside lights are up ready to go. Weather may have been a factor why they put them up so early?

3cats ✉
Nov '13

We took advantage of the 'warm' weather today and put up our outside lights, all 10,000 of them. The thing we didn't count on is the wind, but we managed, and the lights look great :)

Lori...since '73 ✉
Nov '13

it does feel like thanksgiving is totally skipped over... probably because it's not as big of a money maker. I went to michaels about a week before halloween to see about getting scarecrows and they were all gone - everything was Christmas themed already. I actually really like the wreaths up downtown though in time for thanksgiving. gets me into more of a holiday spirit and my out of town guests commented on how nice they are.

Poppy Girl
Nov '13

Stop looking at the commercial side of Christmas and enjoy the spirit of the holiday season. The commercial side you can't change let it go, celebrate the meaning of each holiday. I'm actually enjoying listening to the holiday music before Thanksgiving, it's relaxing. And by no means does it take away from Thanksgiving it enhances the meaning. I'm enjoying the holiday season on my terms....

outsider ✉
Nov '13

@Outsider, certainly a positive spin on it, nice to read for a change. I also enjoy the Christmas music whenever it gets played and I too, try to take the commercialism out of it. I refuse to fall victim to the if so and so spent this much on me, then I have to spend the same on them. I buy and give what I can afford and try to make things personal as gifts. Also loving the season on my terms :)

Bessie ✉
Nov '13

let me eat my turkey first

skippy ✉
Nov '13

I'm not being a Grinch...I'm simply saying that the mad push to celebrate Christmas earlier each year detracts from the specialness of the day itself. And from Thanksgiving. I can't tell you how many people I hear saying "I can't wait until Christmas is over already" because by the time it arrives, they've heard Bing Crosby 10,000 times, seen too many people gifting a Lexus with a big bow on TV, had stores and houses decorated for months and are generally burnt out by it all.

Obviously, you have the right to do whatever you want. All I'm saying is...I have the right to complain about it. :)

eperot ✉
Nov '13

"Bah! Humbug"! o;)

positive ✉
Nov '13

It will be over before you know it! Only 2 more paydays before Chistmas.

http://www.xmasclock.com/

maja ✉
Nov '13

I love, love Christmas Bessie...I was just kidding. Lol! :)

Only two paychecks? I didn't think of that...now I'm feeling the pressure.

positive ✉
Nov '13

December is a very busy expensive month for me! Dec 14th- father in-law's b-day, Dec 15th- mother in-law's b-day, Dec 16th- my b-day, Dec 19th- both my husband's and daughter's b-day! Oh and let's not forget Christmas! Lol! o:)

positive ✉
Nov '13

explain this one to me, someone on my street put up a giant blowup Turkey for Thansgiving only to take it down this weekend and put up his Christmas decorations. Why go thru the trouble of decorating for Thanksgiving if you are going to take it down before the date!!! He couldn't wait an extra week?

darwin ✉
Nov '13

outsider and Christine- I agree...that's what Christmas should be about anyway.

darwin- That is strange! Lol

positive ✉
Nov '13

@positive and Christine..add my birthday your busy list of the season,
It's December 20th

Bessie ✉
Nov '13

LOL@ Darwin.....I agree a waste!

Thanks everyone. We plan on writing letters to each other about how they have influenced our life and make a homemade gift for each other.

Christine ✉
Nov '13

"explain this one to me, someone on my street put up a giant blowup Turkey for Thansgiving only to take it down this weekend"

Darwin

Just a guess but maybe it had to do with the powerful winds we had this weekend. I know a lot of stuff blew around my yard. I can just imagine what it would do to a12ft giant blow up turkey. Again, it's just a guess since I am not your neighbor.

BLD3
Nov '13

Actually, Hanukkah begins in the evening of Wednesday.

Lena ✉
Nov '13

YES to the words of George Takei

When stores like Wal-Mart move their Black Friday sales to Thanksgiving Day, they truly have forgotten the purpose of the holiday--and cynically ask their employees to leave their loved ones, too.

Stay with your families on Thursday, friends. Cook and eat together. Watch a football game or a family movie. Call your relatives. Don't waste your precious day off standing in lines or fighting crowds in malls.
--Uncle George

5catmom ✉
Nov '13

Most of you are giving your own views. My perspective is from my kids. We try to keep the tradition of putting our tree up in Dec to coincide with the Advent Calendar. But when our neighbors hung and lit their lights after Halloween, it created a firestorm of complaints. We talked it over, and the kids agreed with keeping the meaning of Christmas and it's tradition intact for our family.
I know someone on here said they don't give a damn what the neighbors think, but it's that attitude that destroys the Christmas spirit with in us, and outwardly toward our neighbors. That being said, enjoy your Thanksgiving and have a Wonder Christmas season.

USAfirst ✉
Nov '13

Sometimes I wonder if it makes my neighbors mad because it is a very bright display and I love it. New neighbors so am wondering I guess just go ask.

Gary ✉
Nov '14

we all need to put the Christ back into Christmas,

need to separate out what is man's (the commercial side and all the hustle-busltle) and then render to god what is god's, our faith in Christ. celebrating the gift of a lifetime.

i try and do both every year, and make sure those around me are aware of the two components, so put up your lights, put up your trees, but remember why we do it, to celebrate the good gift we have received from on high.

so let's try and put Christ back into Christmas this year,

good idea?

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

"No one HAS to shop on a holiday. "

No has to watch TV or drink alcohol (and then drive home) either but people have been doing it for decades and because of it, tv station employees, EMT, and the police have to work. Unfortunately, retail is the enemy because it's easier to give up for those who criticize.

emaxxman ✉
Nov '14

"we all need to put the Christ back into Christmas"

No, we "all" don't. Speak only for yourself, please. And from what you wrote, Christ has never left *your* Christmas, so what's the point of your post... to dictate to others how THEY should choose to celebrate? That's pretty officious of you.

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

ONE holiday at a time would be...nice. I get thru Thanksgiving before starting Xmas. I ignore all things Xmas until after Thanksgiving (Black Friday, at the earliest.)

When I saw Halloween stuff coming DOWN and Xmas stuff going up at Home Depot... BEFORE HALLOWEEN had even arrived, I knew that a new level of annoying Christmas Creep had been reached.

JeffersonRepub ✉
Nov '14

So right JR. It went from Halloween ( which really isnt a holiday-no one gets "Halloween" break or day off) right to Christmas. Thanksgiving always gets overlooked by a lot of people and businesses. I work retail and we are closed on Tgiving. If not, I'd probably get fired, because I would not work.

botheredbyuu2 ✉
Nov '14

may god bless you ianimal, be well, i feel you are getting closer on your journey, keep looking for answers, you will find them

christ is in christmas, it happens to be quite true, look for him and you will find him

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

BD - Not everyone is interested in finding Christ. If that's your deal, that's great. I'm an atheist, but I still give out Christmas gifts, so for me it doesn't have a religious meaning at all.

The one thing I dislike most about religion, are those who try to push their beliefs onto others. I won't tell you not to believe, so don't tell me I should believe. :-)

Calico696 ✉
Nov '14

I wasn't even aware that Christ was lost and that I was supposed to be looking for him. Maybe BD should put out a "Where's Jesus" book and hide him in the background of different pictures if he really wants people to look for him?

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

"Cant say there is no god."

I can when someone deigns to say "may god bless you ianimal" when he already knows what I believe in that respect. Otherwise, I wouldn't typically bother pointing out my belief on the subject.

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

gottcha calico, and you too ian, i know not everyone is interested in finding Christ, i have found that some in this life are searching for answers and not always realizing that they are doing so, (it's not always true, but it sometimes is)

so taking the risk, i am just putting it out there for consideration, that's all, i mean it is his birthday , right?

and that's the genesis of the holiday, correct? christ's birthday?

that's why it's called Christ-mas

i get your points and it's all good, bring on the festivities, the lights, the presents, the food , the booze, (and the cookies) but at the end of the day think about it, that's all, not trying to offend anyone, but that's the risk we take when we share our beliefs,

everyone is given free choice to make up their own minds, so with all the love and respect i can offer, i share with "clear eyes and a full heart", (yes, it's a quote from friday night lights, but that works for me)

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

Emaxxman-I meant people have to respect others beliefs. Not everyone will agree.

botheredbyuu2 ✉
Nov '14

You told ian he couldn't express his "opinion" and dismissed the validity of his statement because it was only an opinion. That goes against your intended sentiment (which I agree with btw.)

Personally I do believe in Jesus and thank him all the time.

emaxxman ✉
Nov '14

"Emaxxman-I meant people have to respect others beliefs. Not everyone will agree."

That's pretty funny considering you obviously don't respect my belief that there is no god. Otherwise, why would you tell me that I can't say it?

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

That's right Calico. Most fact-based analysis points to September based on visual clues in the Bible.

December was originally a time of pagan celebration - Saturnalia. As Christianity spread, Christians found it difficult to get others to adopt a celebration for the birth of Christ. As a result, they co-opted the Saturnalia celebration as the celebration of Christ's birth.

Historically, Christmas has been a religious celebration. If those who are religious want to keep it that way, that's OK. If there are those who want to celebrate it in a non-religious manner, that's OK too.

emaxxman ✉
Nov '14

You misunderstood me. Didnt mean you couldn't say it. I felt you were saying there is no God, so why do others believe there is. That what YOU believe is the only thing people should believe. Thats what I thought you meant. Sorry about that.

botheredbyuu2 ✉
Nov '14

LOL @ emaxx's photo!

Calico696 ✉
Nov '14

"I wasn't even aware that Christ was lost and that I was supposed to be looking for him."

well , yes, and i hear you, that's why i brought it up in this discussion, i'm urging everyone to find the christ that is sometimes 'hidden' in the christmas season. hidden in all the hustle-bustle of lights, sounds, food and drink, but if you look, he is in there.


"Maybe BD should put out a "Where's Jesus" book and hide him in the background of different pictures if he really wants people to look for him?" "

that's what i'm doing right here in this thread, can you find him? he's here. open up your heart and your mind and look around, you will find him if you do.

be well,

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

no need to correct you Calico, we're on the same page.

darwin ✉
Nov '14

ok, got it, thanks

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

IDK if this thread morphed into something different. Every year it is the same:

There is a "War on Christmas" especially if you watch fox news, yet the Christmas season keeps getting longer and longer each year.

darwin ✉
Nov '14

I think Christians should celebrate their holiday as they see fit, and leave the rest of alone. There's no war on Christmas. No one is preventing churches from having services, or believers from putting up Nativity scenes in their own yards, and regardless of what Fox News would have you believe the phrase "Merry Christmas" is not against the law.

I think Christians should also understand that in public places, including workplaces, that not everyone is Christian. And that the desire to be inclusive to these people (i.e., the dreaded "holiday tree") is not a condemnation or diminishing of their faith, but simply a desire to include people of all beliefs in the festivities.

That's what I think. I know you didn't ask me specifically but that's what I think of the "war on Christmas" and "war on Christians" in general.

Aquarius ✉
Nov '14

Back on topic, I Love Christmas and all that it brings. I love shopping for gifts, I love decorating the house and putting up my Christmas Tree and I love the meaning of Christmas. I start my shopping early because I like to have a selection of items rather than picked-through leftovers. Christmas creep, although Sept/Oct is a little early, doesn't make me sad, what does is the day after, you go to the store and you wouldn't know it was just celebrated yesterday. Valentines are being put up and soon to follow, Easter bunnies. It isn't just Christmas creep, it is any holiday creep. It is all for the bottom line.

justwondering ✉
Nov '14

I agree, just wondering and Andrew's Mom!
No need for more strife at this special time of the year.
It's the heart condition that speaks the loudest...

Spring Fever ✉
Nov '14

One of my Jewish friends calls or texts me to wish me a Happy Rosh Hashanah and a Happy Hanukkah every year. It doesn't bother me in the least. I just say, "Thanks, you too." What's the big deal? I'm glad he thinks of me and includes me in his good wishes.

Calico696 ✉
Nov '14

I don't have a problem with a "holiday tree", but I DO have a problem with REPLACING a Christmas Tree with a holiday tree. I am against homogenization of Christmas. I agree we should all be TOLERANT, but that does not mean we have to change OUR Christmas to include others.

IMO, a public display would have items of Christian AND Jewish (and whatever else) faiths, instead of EXCLUDING them ALL for some generic "holiday" display that means nothing to no one. That is total exclusion, not inclusion.

JeffersonRepub ✉
Nov '14

agreed spring fever, too much strife, no need for it, it detracts from a peaceful, joyous, and meaningful christmas,

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

It sure does, Brother Dog!
Everyone have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Spring Fever ✉
Nov '14

I always took the phrase "Happy Holidays" to mean the wishing of both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, not an attempt to avoid saying Merry Christmas.

Calico696 ✉
Nov '14

We're talking about "public" displays funded by "public" dollars (at least I thought we were). The Wiccans don't have to do anything but insist that the municipality put something up for each of their eight holidays if public dollars are going to be spent putting up Christian-specific displays on Christian holidays. The Hindus and the Buddhists and the Muslims could all insist on the same thing.

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

For example...

if a group of Christians wants to put up a Nativity in the public square/town park, and they are paying for it, I say let them do it. And ditto to all religions/holidays. I'd rather see culture... including religious culture... celebrated rather than stifled. Personally, the fact that is it public land has no bearing whatsoever on the whole "separation of church and state" argument, since the govt is not doing it or paying for it.

And, if the majority of the town has a problem with that, have a meeting, and make a judgement.... if most people like the holiday displays, keep them. If most people don't, disallow them.

The atheists is where this gets sticky, because they HAVE NOTHING to display.... not my problem. They are excluding THEMSELVES. And thats fine. But just because they feel left out (of their own doing), they don't have right to expect the rest of the people to stop displaying their religious culture, even if it is on public land (again, so long as public dollars are not paying for it). They can erect a "Happy December" sign, or a festivus pole, or a see-thru box of "nothing" if they want to.

JeffersonRepub ✉
Nov '14

I have never heard of an atheist complaining about feeling left out at Christmas. You make this crap up as you go....

MB ✉
Nov '14

"if a group of Christians wants to put up a Nativity in the public square/town park, and they are paying for it, I say let them do it. "

So, then Satanists can display whatever they want in a public park as long as they pay for it? Is that really your opinion? Blasphemous imagery that would be highly offensive to Christians? Perfectly ok?

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

Public land should not be used to promote or denigrate any religion in any manner whatsoever. Period.

If a private company wants to put up a Christmas tree and call it a Christmas tree, it should be allowed to. It's a private company. If it wants to call it a Holiday tree. It should be allowed to. It's a private company.

I agree with JR here with regards to the exclusion rather than inclusion of cultures.

emaxxman ✉
Nov '14

I don't understand Old Gent's criticism of the ACLU. You can find a list of ACLU actions in support the free exercise of religion here and note that many of these actions support the free exercise of religion in public spaces.

http://www.aclufightsforchristians.com/

RAD ✉
Nov '14

perhaps Aunt Chippy's lesson in package wrapping will help: https://www.google.com/search?q=aunt+chippy+how+to+wrap+a+present&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb

5catmom ✉
Nov '14

Agree with Calico: I work in a doctors office and when I scheduled patients appointments to return after the new year I wish them "Happy Holidays". Those holidays include Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and any other holiday you choose to celebrate.

Tweety ✉
Nov '14

Yeah that book really looks like a hot seller, Mark.

Most "Christians" celebrate Christmas without religion, I don't see why it would be a challenge for an atheist ;)

MB ✉
Nov '14

Why wouldn't atheists, especially those who are "recovering" Christians, want to celebrate Christmas in a completely secular way? Actually, I'm sure that most do... except for the delusionally militant among us. But, all groups have people like that.

Christmas is fun. Santa Claus, eggnog, goodwill toward your fellow human beings and presents. What could be better?

I'll continue to celebrate it in the way I choose, irrespective of the derivation of its name. Hell, Easter is named after a Pagan goddess, does that mean Christians can't celebrate Christ's resurrection?

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

ianimal, agreed, the easter egg tradition goes back as far as ancient sumer, (about 8,000 bc) that we know of, and who knows how long before that,

and it just makes sense that after winter, spring comes and what represents renewal and rebirth better than an egg that is about to hatch?

and yes, the christians co-opted the 2 week winter solstice celebration and declared it the day to recognize the birth of the christ-child, god's one and only son which he gave to us for our own salvation, they used the winter soltise celebration to to help market their message to the north Europeans, i think it was an ok move to get the message out, why not?

i mean come on, with the short days and all of those around us who suffer depression due to SADs, what could be better than lighting lots of little lights to brighten us up on the darkest day of the year (December 21st), and giving presents, and eating lots of food and drinking libations and dancing around.

nothing wrong with any of that, it's a good thing,

now i don't if this means anything, and i am not suggesting that it does, but am wondering, i just realized this last week, never thought of it before, but somehow it just popped into my head: Santa; if we take the letter 'N' and move it to the end of the word,, you get satan, now i don't think that there is any tie in, but it caught my eye, what do you guys think?

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

"they used the winter soltise celebration to to help market their message to the north Europeans, i think it was an ok move to get the message out, why not?"

Of course you do because it wasn't your culture or celebration that was replaced. That's the problem we have with society today. It's no big deal if it doesn't affect you. As soon as something is perceived to be an impact to you, it becomes a major issue.

Two gay guys wanting to get married is such an affront to my own marriage...quick, pass a law to ban them from getting married.
Oh no, we put "Holiday" on a sign during Christmas, quick, get Christ back into Christmas!

emaxxman ✉
Nov '14

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

In other words, government shall make no law promoting or prohibiting any religion, ergo a separation of church and state.

emaxxman ✉
Nov '14

The first amendment also doesn't say that you can't yell "fire" in a theater. For someone to tell you otherwise (or charge you with a crime for doing it) is "abridging the freedom of speech".

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

"prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" so banning displays in the town square conflicts with the first amendment, "
town square belongs to the government...it should not have a sign promoting or denigrating any religion. You want a big inflatable Jesus on your lawn, go ahead.

stopping students from praying in school or before ball games or mentioning their beliefs at graduation ceremonies also is "prohibiting the free exercise thereof;"

I agree. While there may be some practical issues to resolve, a student should have that freedom to do so.

banning bible clubs for after school activities while at he same time allowing the wiccan club to have space at the highschool is also "prohibiting the free exercise thereof"

Agreed as well. Both should be banned. Religion should be kept out of public schools. If a Catholic school wants to allow a Bible club but prohibit a wiccan club, it should be allowed. It's a private organization.

editing Christmas carols for the Christmas shows does the same thing; "prohibiting the free exercise thereof"

Well, that depends on who's editing it and who ordered it. Private TV station can do whatever it wants. As long as the government isn't ordering them to censor it, all is Kosher. No one is preventing you from singing First Noel or Silent Night with all the original words, are they?

emaxxman ✉
Nov '14

emaxx - you're wrong about me above "it wasn't your culture ", actually it was and is my culture, i am a stalwart descendent of the vikings and native americans here in north america, both are my cultural heritage and it shows, no one took that away from us, not the Christians nor you, we still have our cultural influences in this house, . . . . . these traditions are as they were handed down to me from my elders, you need to be a little more careful in your pre-judged assumptions, you missed the mark with me here. some might call it 'reverse prejudice', some might not . . . . . . our traditions were not erased by the early church using the winter solstice time to celebrate the Birth of Christ. it adds to them, as it celebrates both, that's why food and fun are a big part of it. and that Christ is still a part of Christmas as well,

BrotherDog ✉
Nov '14

"the phrase "separation of church and state" does not appear in the US constitution"

Never said it did. I said it was "provided by the Constitution" and "mandated by the Constitution", i.e. by the wording that IS in the Constitution. The First Amendment guarantees the principle of the separation of church and state - by implication, because separating church and state is what allows religious liberty to exist.

RAD ✉
Nov '14

Brother Dog, ditto your list plus, White Christmas, Elf, and 25 kids shows...love them all!

Spring Fever ✉
Nov '14

the best scrooge movie is the 1951 version with alastair sim..a christmas carol --1951--united artists.b/w..

tunnel rat ✉
Nov '14

OMG weeanimal is so darn cute!! How is Mama feeling? When is the new baby due again?

Christine ✉
Nov '14

He's adorable Ian!

Calico696 ✉
Nov '14

Thanks, everybody. My mom picked up the Santa and Elf outfits for him yesterday. This way the Christmas cards will be ready to go in the mail the day after Thanksgiving. Don't worry, Calico... I know how much you hate kids on Xmas cards, so I'll leave you off the list (-;

Christine, sheweeanimal will be arriving on or before December 26th. That's the day the csection is scheduled, but there's a chance she might not want to wait 364 days for her 1st Christmas and come early, lol.

ianimal ✉
Nov '14

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2014/11/reading_replacing_ugly_christm.html#incart_river

Old Gent ✉
Nov '14

From a different article...

"The current tree is topped with a lighted pretzel, a nod to the area's many bakeries."

Mark Mc. ✉
Nov '14

ianimal: Thank you for posting the pictures of weeanimal; he is just Precious! Congrats on the future addition to your family of a sheweeanimal. If your little girl comes early; perhaps she will be born on my birthday; Christmas Eve.

Mrs. Pipes ✉
Nov '14

Weeanimal is just too cute in that outfit!

JrzyGirl88 ✉
Nov '14

this seems appropo

5catmom ✉
Nov '14

That's cute 5catmom :)

Angel7 maybe I walked past your house? lol

Really, don't take things so seriously....

JRT ✉
Nov '14

Christmas begins on Christmas day when you turn on the lights and runs through Twelfth Night (12 days of Christmas)
Businesses and towns I guess need to erect decorations earlier but I don't think they should before the beginning of Dec or St Nicolas day and after Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet arrive.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwarte_Piet#mediaviewer/File:Sintenpiet.jpg

Melvin Belli ✉
Nov '14