I've noticed this year that the big Christmas push began sometime mid-October, and to me that seems a little early. Whatever happened to the days of the Christmas season beginning AFTER Thanksgiving? The 24/7 Christmas Carols/Music/drival radio station began a few weeks ago....because nothing says All Hallows Eve like a rousing rendition of Jingle Bells.
I went shopping yesterday for some new shoes and you could see the effects of all this hype. Parents wandering around the stores, arms full of toys, grabbing at everything and anything. The gaggingly familiar cinnamon scent that wafts through the air. The store floors covered with discarded merchandise that the overtaxed staff do not have time to pick up.
I think its time to hermit down at least for a few week.........
A quick followup, after searching for an appropriate picture for this post, I have decided to blame this all on Tim Burton.
