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4th Of July On April 5th

Greeneyedlady21 — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:07:00 GMT

Went into Michael's today for something and they already had 4th of July items out. Kohl's did too, I just walked through there to get to the other side to go to Michael's and I saw them.

Yes I know that's how retail works, but it still felt bizarre to me. Just had a small snowstorm where I live, and it's been like Winter all week.

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

cheriere — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:22:26 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21

I agree. This does seem a bit early for that.😃🌸

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

spent2much — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:34:28 GMT

That sounds VERY odd to me. THREE months ahead of time??? Strange!

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

happilyretiredgirl — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:48:50 GMT

They may be thinking of Memorial Day as well as the 4th of July. I decorate red white and blue few weeks before Memorial Day but all stores do seem to start really early with holiday decorations.

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

AuntG — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:54:29 GMT

Memorial Day, Flag Day and July 4th. They fall right in a row and all have a patriotic theme.

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

cjm61 — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:03:34 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 I was recently at Michael's also. The decor seemed to be geared more towards Memorial Day. Like @AuntG stated, a couple weeks after Memorial Day is Flag day. Then, they can rollover to July 4th.

I don't find it all that unusual to have red white and blue items the month prior to Memorial Day.

Time flies so fast, before we know it the Halloween candy will come out.

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

Spacrazy — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:13:31 GMT

Ditto

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

Icegoddess — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:38:10 GMT

Michael's is more of a craft store, so you kinda have to plan and buy ahead and get started if you're going to make stuff for a holiday or event.

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

haddon9 — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:42:50 GMT

@cjm61 Please let it get warm out first before we even begin to think of Halloween! I am so sick of this cold winter like weather!

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:27:02 GMT

They had items that specifically said 4th of July on them.

I think of Memorial Day as a somber holiday, so it doesn't occur to me that people buy festive items for that holiday.

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

skatting44 — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:47:46 GMT

My area stores have domne the same including Hobby Lobby . You name the Holiday aand there's stuff to decorate, Easter, St Patrick's Day, 4th of July , Mother's Day ect

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

meallen616 — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:28:23 GMT

Stop & Shop had the patriotic limited edition chocolate kisses out already along with some decor items!

Too soon for me, we just had Easter!

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

Estellee — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:15:10 GMT

It seems like once Easter is over they jump to 4th July or Memorial Day in stores, similar theme

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

loriqvc — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:42:21 GMT

I haven't noticed anything patriotic in the retail stores near me yet, but I did enjoy seeing all the items Valerie brought this weekend—I love the celebration/fireworks pieces and always enjoy all the blue options that pop up in late spring and summer.

Re: 4th Of July On April 5th

twentysixteen — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:42:09 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
@cjm61 Please let it get warm out first before we even begin to think of Halloween! I am so sick of this cold winter like weather!

lol! I saw a thread in Suggestion Box for QVC to have a "Halfway to Halloween / Countdown to Halloween Sale"!