Too Soon! - Page 5

mollypup · ‎06-17-2015

I like to do my shopping and decorating by December 1. I prefer not to wait until all the stessed out drivers are out on possibly horrible road conitions or fight crowds of possibly very sick or cranky people. I want to do my baking in December and enjoy a nce afternoon sipping my peppermint tea and eating my freshly made goodies I will want to attend parites, church and school activities. I love fall and Thanksgiving too!

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@grandma r wrote:
Well, now I've been told. My comments were just that.....my opinion!! I certainly didn't intend to carp or lecture or whatever else you choose to throw my way. We don't need to agree with everything or everyone, but, I see no reason to be .............

Never mind, I will keep my opinions to myself!!!!!

You don’t have to keep your opinions to yourself, but you have to deal with the reality that other posters also don’t have to keep their opinions to themselves, and you might not always be happy with their opinions of your opinion.

If you put your opinion “out there”, you should be able to deal with the reality that everyone won’t be patting you on the back for everything you post. That’s what discussion forums are - everyone expressing their opinions - and they aren’t all going to be agreeing.

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

I don't recall people complaining about how early fashion changes seasons (swim suits hit the stores in January/February) in retail to give people time to build their wardrobe each year. Seasonal decor and holiday gift purchasing is really no different.

I don't really see October 1st as 'early' to begin shopping for Christmas gifts.

Many people have to budget purchases, some only getting paid once per month, and if they don't start their gift buying now, they won't be able to finish before the holiday arrives.

Many people have to ship gifts, some out of the country. Getting things early and getting them ready and shipped cannot wait until Thanksgiving is said and done.

There are more gifting holidays than Christmas, and sometimes they are before December 25th.

Many people have to celebrate holidays with family on days other than the actual holiday. One year my brother was in the military, but home in November. It was the only time we would see him that year, and we had Christmas when we needed to, not based on someone else's idea that we shouldn't be shopping/celebrating Christmas until after Thanksgiving.

Another year, my mother was going to be out of state for several months, leaving in October, so we had Christmas with her before she left, as we wouldn't be able to see her for 5 months.

I really wish that when people complain about Christmas decor or gift shows being 'too early' they would stop and consider that not everyone's circumstances (or preferences) are the same as theirs. There might be really good reasons beyond a retailer trying to make money that people would partake of and be grateful for early holiday shopping opportunities.

And yes, retailers are in business to get your money. It is what business is about....making money. If someone doesn't like that or the way it is being done, it is very simple to simply move on to other things and other retailers.

I don't deny anyone's right to complain about it, just maybe think that you have total control of keeping holiday pace in your life the way you want it, and stop blaming retail for your holiday observance experiences not being what you want. That is on you, not others or retails expectaions or practices.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

Very well said, @Mominohio.

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

The secular elements of Christmas have always been with us as long as I can remember, and I'm in my 60s.

Heck, I went to a private all girls Catholic school and we still had snowmen, Santa (of course based on Saint Nicholas), reindeer, and sang not only religious carols but secular ones too.

The only difference today is that Nativity scenes are a big no-no in certain locations and saying "Merry Christmas" is frowned upon by some grinches. LOL

So again, those who prefer only to partake in the religious aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those who prefer to partake in only the secular aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those, like me, who partake in both-that's fine.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Cakers3 wrote:
The secular elements of Christmas have always been with us as long as I can remember, and I'm in my 60s.

Heck, I went to a private all girls Catholic school and we still had snowmen, Santa (of course based on Saint Nicholas), reindeer, and sang not only religious carols but secular ones too.

The only difference today is that Nativity scenes are a big no-no in certain locations and saying "Merry Christmas" is frowned upon by some grinches. LOL

So again, those who prefer only to partake in the religious aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those who prefer to partake in only the secular aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those, like me, who partake in both-that's fine.

@Cakers3,I went to the same kind of school. Good post!

TenderMercies · ‎06-03-2017

@Cakers3 wrote:
The secular elements of Christmas have always been with us as long as I can remember, and I'm in my 60s.

Heck, I went to a private all girls Catholic school and we still had snowmen, Santa (of course based on Saint Nicholas), reindeer, and sang not only religious carols but secular ones too.

The only difference today is that Nativity scenes are a big no-no in certain locations and saying "Merry Christmas" is frowned upon by some grinches. LOL

So again, those who prefer only to partake in the religious aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those who prefer to partake in only the secular aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those, like me, who partake in both-that's fine.

The joke is that no one gets angry when anyone says, "Merry Christmas." "Happy Holidays" began, because people were just trying to be inclusive. If you are a Christian who is reading this, imagine going to a restaurant with your family in December, and at the end of the meal, the server puts the check on the table and says "Happy Hannukah" to everyone as he walks away. You'd probably all look at each other with confused looks on your faces. If a Jewish family were in the same situation and the server said, "Merry Christmas," they probably wouldn't blink, because they'd be used to it and they would most likely not take offense to what is meant to be a warm greeting. So, saying "Happy Holidays" is not meant to replace or denegrate "Merry Christmas," it's just a way of being inclusive and accepting everyone in consideration of large group circumstances. I'm pretty sure that's how the person whose birthday we are celebrating would have wanted it.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@TenderMercies wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
The secular elements of Christmas have always been with us as long as I can remember, and I'm in my 60s.

Heck, I went to a private all girls Catholic school and we still had snowmen, Santa (of course based on Saint Nicholas), reindeer, and sang not only religious carols but secular ones too.

The only difference today is that Nativity scenes are a big no-no in certain locations and saying "Merry Christmas" is frowned upon by some grinches. LOL

So again, those who prefer only to partake in the religious aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those who prefer to partake in only the secular aspects of the holiday-that's fine.

Those, like me, who partake in both-that's fine.

The joke is that no one gets angry when anyone says, "Merry Christmas." "Happy Holidays" began, because people were just trying to be inclusive. If you are a Christian who is reading this, imagine going to a restaurant with your family in December, and at the end of the meal, the server puts the check on the table and says "Happy Hannukah" to everyone as he walks away. You'd probably all look at each other with confused looks on your faces. If a Jewish family were in the same situation and the server said, "Merry Christmas," they probably wouldn't blink, because they'd be used to it and they would most likely not take offense to what is meant to be a warm greeting. So, saying "Happy Holidays" is not meant to replace or denegrate "Merry Christmas," it's just a way of being inclusive and accepting everyone in consideration of large group circumstances. I'm pretty sure that's how the person whose birthday we are celebrating would have wanted it.

I do agree with you, on the other hand, as a Christian I say Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends, they say Merry Christmas to me. If someone said Happy Hanukkah to me, I would in no way be offended. It is a greeting about a holiday. I don't have to be of that religion to accept and enjoy the good wishes do I? If I said Merry Christmas to someone and they happen to be Jewish, why should that be offensive to them? I don't get that.

If someone greets you it is a greeting from their own culture. You should be happy and accept it. They are simply extending a greeting. Can't I share someone else's joy in their holiday? I feel blessed when people share their lives and their different traditions and foods.

I wish we could lighten up and share joy more I guess.

SydneyH · ‎03-10-2010

I detest Christmas more than anything however the wrapping and gifts boxes are in the top 10 sellers in my store during our 4 day 40% off Flash Sale, customers are loving it..........

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

I know that this might throw a few people into a tailspin, but I'm going to risk it anyway ....

I purchased my first holiday present for Christmas 2017 in MAY! I didn't mean to .... it just happened when I saw the perfect something for my sister.

Sorry if that offends anyone. Actually, I'm not.