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I apologize in advance for those I offend butl....

Junebug54 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:11:04 GMT

Christmas this early is a huge turnoff for me. It takes away the entire excitement of the season. We are sweltering here ... no way I'm going to put up a tree. To me it takes away from the reason for the season so to speak. For you that enjoy it this early I'm very anxious to hear your reasons why. I have quite a large family to shop for, cookies to bake etc.. and do not need 5 months to prepare.

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Boomernichols — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:16:37 GMT

@Junebug54 I am not offended at all! I would give you a christmas tree along with decorations if you were close. I have lost both parents and my brother was killed in a car wreck so I no longer celebrate.

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mollymaggie — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:16:55 GMT

I love CIJ I look forward to it I havent missed a show We are all different

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Junebug54 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:19:15 GMT

@Boomernichols So very sorry for your losses. Hugs to you

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maximillian — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:26:10 GMT

@Junebug54

Comercialization. That's all it is. There is no intent to honor Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior, the reason for Christianity and Christmas in the first place.

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vsm — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:30:00 GMT

No need at all for an apology, @Junebug54 . I love CIJ (it gets my mind off the summer heat and brings me a touch of joy and calm), but I certainly understand those who don't enjoy it as I do. Hang in there -- it's almost over!

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Leeni — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:31:27 GMT

I could tolerate several shows scattered throughout July, as a distraction. BUT, the steady slew of shows and all day programminf is a TURN OFF!!!!!

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Porcelain — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:32:13 GMT

Dang. I was all ready to be all offended but...I got nothing. lol

People can play Christmas all year long if they want. But I am a December only person. DH prefers to start mid October. He starts listening to the music around then and starts stealthily putting decorations here and there and I pretend I don't notice them.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:36:06 GMT

@Junebug54 I LOVE it!❤ To me, CIJ is a much anticipated fun event for my family and me. I decorate my living room with items mostly purchased from The Q ( Valerie and Kringle Express), and Pier1. It stays decorated from the launch of CIJ, until the end of July.😊

They offer great sale prices on some items, that will be much more expensive during the normal holiday shopping season. You also get a jump on items being in stock.😁

I understand why some people do not see the benefit, or fun in it, but I do. It brings me joy, and that's really what's it's all about-finding a little joy wherever you can. With all the adversity we are currently enduring, it was an especially great escape this year!!!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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millieshops — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:36:23 GMT

@Junebug54It's okay not to like CIJ - but since it ruins the holiday for you, there's an easy solution. You already know what it is. It's what works for me.

What I think would be offensive from either of us would be to expect QVC not to run CIJ as it seems to work well for many customers. And CIJ isn't a QVC invention - some posters seem to think it is. No way - it's older than I am and I'm a bit older than Pearl Harbor.

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SunValley — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:36:43 GMT

I can understand both ends of the spectrum on CIJ. it's ok for a show or two but then it's enough for me. I bet the AC is cranked to the max to tolerate the lit fireplaces. The program guide is my friend.

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KaySD — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:45:09 GMT

No offense taken. I think it's grand that lots of QVC's customers enjoy the early and continuing holiday programs. But I don't take to the endless Christmas buying season myself.

Most years, I avoid stores from early November to early December, so I won't have to hear the music, see the decorations, etc until I'm actually ready to shop for gifts. (This year, I think I'll be grateul if I can visit stores safely in any condition, though!)

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:46:54 GMT

@Junebug54 There are CIJ people and non-CIJ people, and never the twain shall meet. If I chose to elaborate on the things I don't want to see on QVC, we would be here awhile.

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bonnielu — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:49:29 GMT

Hugs to you.

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Catch71 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:02:09 GMT

Easy solution, don't watch and think of all the money you are saving!! I agree with posters who say it is a pleasant diversion from the news. It doesn't bother me at all.

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:03:04 GMT

I just don't watch, I've checked out the website, but the Christmas items aren't anything out of the ordinary.

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on the bay — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:15:32 GMT

Oh no @Boomernichols -

That is the saddest! I am so sorry for those incredible losses! So hard to understand. I hope you can feel their love and spirit every time you think of them

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CLHS68 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:25:07 GMT

I hate it & Hallmark is showing Christmas movies all day. People there are many Holidays before Christmas. So why don't we celebrate those. Dec is time enough for Christmas.

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ECBG — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:28:12 GMT

@Junebug54 I don't watch either. It's summer and I love it.....for a time.😊

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kitcat51 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:32:52 GMT

CIJ is a nice break from the heat & an opportunity to buy a few gifts early, that's all. I shop early, no tree needed & I can still celebrate the reason for the season.