Community Chat

[Junebug54]

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.

[CoffeeNut]

I usually do not enjoy watching the "Christmas In July" shows but this year I am watching a lot of them.  It's a nice distraction from all the negative stuff going on in life right now.   It's  my Happy Place at the moment.  

[Boomernichols]

@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.  

[mollymaggie]

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

[Junebug54]

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

[maximillian]

@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.

[vsm]

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!

[Leeni]

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!!!!!

[Porcelain]

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.

[SandySparkles]

@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💖