topic Re: CIJ in Holiday

CIJ

50Mickey — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:04:53 GMT

Christmas in July starts two months from today. I'm ready.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:26:29 GMT

i LOOOOVE💝 CIJ, and am SO looking forward to it!!!🎄❤ I thoroughly enjoy the FESTIVE sets, and energy of the hosts; especially David!!!❤ It is just a FUN escape from the hectic, hot days in July!I know it is not welcome by some, and completely understand, but I am setting a reminder.😂

For all who LOVE it too, I hope you ENJOY it just as much!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Goldengate8361 — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:42:26 GMT

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

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BlueFinch — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:01:47 GMT

I look forward to Christmas in July every year. Anything to distract from the intense summer heat, while reminding myself that it will be cool again. It's pure escapism for me.

In July, I begin counting the days until Fall. My favorite time of year, with my favorite holidays. And, I like to shop early, so I can fully enjoy the holidays without pressure.

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SaveTheTurtles — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:10:45 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Ditto

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Jk9 — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:13:35 GMT

We no longer decorate so I don't watch the CIJ shows. I hope those who decorate enjoy watching and their purchases as well. Fortunately, my son and family still decorate so I can enjoy their decorations and festivities. But I do decorate our farm gate with wreaths covered in Bethlehem light strands. Those lights have brightened our gates for many years.

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amyb — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:50:38 GMT

Wow, not me. Not meaning to p88 on anyone's parade, as I know lots of you love and enjoy it.

But, I saw this post and thought...oh....no....nooooo....noooo. Aaaaaarghhh, not Christmas, again!

I'm excited that spring is popping, then we'll ease into summer. That 'C' word isn't even the teeny, tiniest, blip on my radar. It won't be, until November. And I like it that way. I love Christmas when it's Christmas. I hate anything beat to death. But that's me. Like I said...if you enjoy ....then Yay! Happy for you. There were a few of my "knee deep in the Q" years, like early 2000's when a few times I actually got a little joy watching the CIJ shows in summer, so I get it. But that novelty wore off.

Since then they've really beat us to death with holidays, everywhere, not just QVC, dragging Christmas in to 5 months...and for me that waters down the meaning, and over commercializes it. For me.

So, I just love being in the season we're in. 🌞🌸🌷🌼🌺🌱

Rant and Speech (no one asked for) over.

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cjm61 — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:58:46 GMT

@50Mickey Oh yes, me too.

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jeepgrl — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:32:29 GMT

I will definately be there. I hardly bought anything last year but I love seeing the holiday decorations and lights. I also abhor summer so it is a nice break from the heat and humidity! I LOVE everything Christmas anytime!!

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JudyL — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:35:52 GMT

@amyb wrote:
Wow, not me. Not meaning to p88 on anyone's parade, as I know lots of you love and enjoy it.

But, I saw this post and thought...oh....no....nooooo....noooo. Aaaaaarghhh, not Christmas, again!

I'm excited that spring is popping, then we'll ease into summer. That 'C' word isn't even the teeny, tiniest, blip on my radar. It won't be, until November. And I like it that way. I love Christmas when it's Christmas. I hate anything beat to death. But that's me. Like I said...if you enjoy ....then Yay! Happy for you. There were a few of my "knee deep in the Q" years, like early 2000's when a few times I actually got a little joy watching the CIJ shows in summer, so I get it. But that novelty wore off.

Since then they've really beat us to death with holidays, everywhere, not just QVC, dragging Christmas in to 5 months...and for me that waters down the meaning, and over commercializes it. For me.

So, I just love being in the season we're in. 🌞🌸🌷🌼🌺🌱

Rant and Speech (no one asked for) over.

@amyb - So agree with you!

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meallen616 — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:54:52 GMT

I'll check it out!

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CalminHeart — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:13:34 GMT

Nope, not me. I haven't watched a Christmas show in at least a couple of decades and don't plan to start now. I dread December and wish we could just skip that month.

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gardenman — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:02:48 GMT

I'll be watching. I want to get some prelit garlands for around my apartment windows. I've got a few options bookmarked on Amazon but I'll take a look at what QVC offers also. I typically start playing my Christmas music from June 25th on, and I've got two Christmas scene paint-by-number kits I'll be doing over the summer. The larger one (16"X36") will likely serve as a backdrop for my Christmas village. The smaller one (16" X 20") will replace some of my other art for the holiday season.

By the way, if you haven't looked at the adult paint-by-number kits that are now available, you might be surprised at how good some of it is these days. I hadn't looked at paint-by-number kits since I was a kid and back then they were all largely four or five color images of dogs and horses. There's some pretty impressive looking art you can make these days. Head to Amazon and search for "adult paint-by-number kits" and you'll likely be impressed.

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RespectLife — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:17:25 GMT

@Jk9 wrote:
We no longer decorate so I don't watch the CIJ shows. I hope those who decorate enjoy watching and their purchases as well. Fortunately, my son and family still decorate so I can enjoy their decorations and festivities. But I do decorate our farm gate with wreaths covered in Bethlehem light strands. Those lights have brightened our gates for many years.

@Jk9

I still decorate but have way more than I could ever use!

I still watch CIJ or at least check the offerings, because I often get the best prices on Lindt/Landies during the sales w/ future ship dates.

No more Val Par Hill for me, but I am still looking for chocolates!!!

I enjoy watching some of it so I can get decorating ideas and can incorporate what I have into new designs.

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:27:22 GMT

I'll channel surf and check it out once in a while but I won't be buying anything. Each year I get rid of more Christmas stuff. Had 3 Christmas trees, now only one. Had our neighborhood garage sale last weekend. I always have Christmas stuff out and it never sells. I finally sold Bethlehem Lights 9 foot garlands. I had 5 of them and sold the five of them for $10. And a 12 foot Christmas tree for $25. I still have a wreath and a swag from Bethlehem Lights I intend to donate. Nobody really buys that stuff and only interested if it's dirt cheap. I go to Estate sales and they're full of Christmas stuff.

I like to see some of the shows. Daughter going off to college this year and I'd rather do other things than all that decorating I used to do. I'll put up a tree, some decor on my foyer table and 2 wreaths and maybe some lights but that's all. Though my husband who says he agrees with me keeps holding on the the huge Santa that's still in my garage.

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newjersey — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:29:36 GMT

@BlueFinch I start counting down the days until Fall starting in May, LOL. I do not like summer weather. Give me fall all year round.

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Nataliesgramma — Wed, 01 May 2024 12:15:50 GMT

I love to decorate for Christmas and follow a few You-tubers who do too.

I plan on doing it until my arthritis says I can't.

I put a few decorations out for the other Holidays, but not like Christmas. I have friends and family that look forward to seeing what ideas I come up with each year and my 2 Christmas Villages of 20 years.

Valerie has some unquie decor and I always find a few "must haves".

By mid August, I am ready for Fall. Watering, weeding, sweating and bugs have me looking forward to cooler days and nights.

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Marsha2003 — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:53:55 GMT

I don't watch the shows but I enjoy seeing the offerings. CIJ is also when I order the live balsam wreaths to be drop-shipped to my friends and family. That's pretty much all the Christmas gift shopping that I do.

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kittykatkay — Wed, 01 May 2024 18:48:19 GMT

I won't be ordering anything since I have things now that I need to donate. But, I always enjoy watching CIJ and will definitely tune in.

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kittykatkay — Wed, 01 May 2024 19:02:51 GMT

@gardenman wrote:
I'll be watching. I want to get some prelit garlands for around my apartment windows. I've got a few options bookmarked on Amazon but I'll take a look at what QVC offers also. I typically start playing my Christmas music from June 25th on, and I've got two Christmas scene paint-by-number kits I'll be doing over the summer. The larger one (16"X36") will likely serve as a backdrop for my Christmas village. The smaller one (16" X 20") will replace some of my other art for the holiday season.

By the way, if you haven't looked at the adult paint-by-number kits that are now available, you might be surprised at how good some of it is these days. I hadn't looked at paint-by-number kits since I was a kid and back then they were all largely four or five color images of dogs and horses. There's some pretty impressive looking art you can make these days. Head to Amazon and search for "adult paint-by-number kits" and you'll likely be impressed.

@gardenman , you might want to go ahead and type in "Bethlehem lights garland" or just "lighted garlands" now as they have a few on clearance different vendors. The prices are great which I am sure will be way more expensive during the CIJ shows as they always are.

I don't know how many garlands you need for your windows or the size, but one example below is on clearance and is a plug in for $29.00. Hope you find some good deals.