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Christmas Tree????

Photo Donna — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 13:22:49 GMT

So I turn on this morning and, what the heck??? A Christmas Tree and it is not even Columbus Day yet??

sheesh

How long have they had it up? Since July 4?

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brii — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 13:27:50 GMT

The sets have been decorated for weeks now.

It's why I can't watch.

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dooBdoo — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:20:36 GMT

The holiday season used to hold so much magic, and I think part of it was the fact that all the lights, decorations and music were ephemeral, special. This trend toward months and months of Christmas turn it into something mundane and ordinary. I try to stay away from it all until the weather is cold, crisp, and the holiday magic is in the air.

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BlondeBrooke — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:21:59 GMT

I agree Photo Donna. I think it's ridiculous. I'm still enjoying my summer!

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BlondeBrooke — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:21:59 GMT

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Preds — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:23:25 GMT

On 10/11/2014 dooBdoo said:
The holiday season used to hold so much magic, and I think part of it was the fact that all the lights, decorations and music were ephemeral, special. This trend toward months and months of Christmas turn it into something mundane and ordinary. I try to stay away from it all until the weather is cold, crisp, and the holiday magic is in the air.

We do, too! I want the "magic".

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ical — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:25:52 GMT

On 10/11/2014 Preds said:
On 10/11/2014 dooBdoo said:
The holiday season used to hold so much magic, and I think part of it was the fact that all the lights, decorations and music were ephemeral, special. This trend toward months and months of Christmas turn it into something mundane and ordinary. I try to stay away from it all until the weather is cold, crisp, and the holiday magic is in the air.

We do, too! I want the "magic".

The magi were mistranslated into the "three wise men".

The word magic comes from "magi" (look up magi).

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croemer — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:40:37 GMT

They have been out and decorated in many stores here since Aug.

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Preds — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:42:52 GMT

On 10/11/2014 ical said:
On 10/11/2014 Preds said:
On 10/11/2014 dooBdoo said:
The holiday season used to hold so much magic, and I think part of it was the fact that all the lights, decorations and music were ephemeral, special. This trend toward months and months of Christmas turn it into something mundane and ordinary. I try to stay away from it all until the weather is cold, crisp, and the holiday magic is in the air.

We do, too! I want the "magic".

The magi were mistranslated into the "three wise men".

The word magic comes from "magi" (look up magi).

Around here it's easier to find magicians than it is to find wise men! Sorry DH.

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Preds — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:43:24 GMT

On 10/11/2014 croemer said:
They have been out and decorated in many stores here since Aug.

Even Home Depot!

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brii — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:46:51 GMT

I was at the mall yesterday. Crate & Barrel has trees up and ornaments for sale.

Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma still had Fall and Thanksgiving items prominently featured.

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shesallthat — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:54:18 GMT

the holiday's STILL hold lots of magic and excitement to me.

i don't give people or companies that kind of power over me. Jesus is the reason for the season!! the decor is just ""stuff""! i don't even ""see it"" until i am ready to deal with it.

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ical — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:04:45 GMT

The true reason for the season, is the season itself. Emotion will step in here, and claim blasphemy. But it is true--don't you research what you celebrate? It is the winter solstice which is the reason for the season and all the celebratory put-togethers are as well. If one truly wants to know the truth, I mean, not the emotional support of "but traditionally we've always done this" brainwashing, but the factual truth of the matter, you would finally get it…research it.

You will find the purest part of being with cheer is that cheer should be a daily event…give cheer daily, not once-a-year through myopically based "but it's always been that way" thinking (which isn't thinking at all, it is simply following blindly).

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pattypeep — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:50:57 GMT

The last store I visited had the Halloween and Christmas decorations side by side. They get me by doing that. I'm a sucker for Fall and Christmas decorations.

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Marienkaefer2 — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 17:04:39 GMT

I can see why Q does this. They're in full.holiday mode now. After Thanksgiving, I think.their sales might start slowing down. Even though they have "last minute gifts" It's really.more practical to.shop with them earlier. So they only have a good six weeks to get it in.

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Lila Belle — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 17:07:17 GMT

The local Hallmark store here has had their trees up since July.