Since it has been the topic of a side conversation via the comment area of my blog, I'm gonna just go ahead and throw it out there. When is it ok to begin playing Christmas Music?
I originally went with Nov. 1. After Halloween is over it's time to get into the holiday spirit. Because the weather of our great state generally does not allow the seasons emotions to hit full force typically until after the holidays have past, I think the earlier the better. This in no way undermines Thanksgiving. Many people have persecuted and accused me of forgetting the holiday without chance to explain. Thanksgiving is part of the holiday season. Christmas music helps with Thanksgiving too. Really it does! Besides it's not like there are a lot of Thanksgiving songs out there to get you in the mood- if you know of any please submit them.
No matter. I have become aware of just how offensive this can be to people- playing music starting Nov. 1 that is. That said I have changed my idea of when I think it's ok. I now claim that It is ok to start playing Christmas music when all of the following three things happen.
1. When you see the first commercial selling Christmas decorations and accompanied by a Christmas song.
2. When you decide to get the Christmas decoration down while putting up the Halloween decorations because you don't want to get back in the attic.
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3. When Sonic has switched over to the "Holiday Cup" which ever so sneak-i-ly advertises what a GREAT idea it is to give someone a My Sonic card for Christmas (which by the way is a great idea).
Considering these three things (and being immune to number 2)-I now deem it ok for myself to play as much Christmas music as I want!!!
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4 comments:
If you ask Starbucks, the day is November 9th.
In 4 swift hours in the middle of the night the whole place is turned into a winter wonderland. Suddenly we are serving eggnog drinks and peppermint mochas with red sprinkles on top.
Merry Christmas everyone! and Happy New Year!
Mandy this is Jordan.
I still have to believe that the only reason why you should be having anything to do with Christmas music before Thanksgiving is if you are preparing to perfom it for someone else after Thanksgiving.
Oh yes, it is my opinion that the day after thanksgiving is when the THANKSGIVING decorations go to the attic and the Christmas decorations come down. Honestly, it concerns me how you simply sweep Thanksgiving aside as if it is nothing more than a bump on the road to Commercialistmas. If we had more time to reflect on Thanksgiving, we would be a better nation. :-)
It's doesn't concern me that you sweep Thanksgiving aside for Christmas because I know that you don't :-D Can't wait to see you next week!
Also, Christmas commercials are now on TV. So put up your Christmas music and decorations if you want to be a money-hungering savage preying on people's pocketbooks who just wants to spread a little commercialistic cheer. Oh wait, that's Macy's. Nevermind :-D
Love,
Cousin
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