Monday, September 26, 2011

OH, IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE . . . . .






If you guessed “Christmas”, you’re correct!

The first week of SEPTEMBER, my favorite super market, Mega, started putting out their Christmas displays. I was, and still am, appalled. If you do the math, that’s approximately 4 months before Christmas! Other stores are following suit, or even leading in the pursuit.

I understand the retail side of this story, but unfortunately, I’m not convinced that the retailers understand the other side. Growing up, I was taught both the religious and “retail” aspects of Christmas. Gift giving was always from the heart, not the wallet, and certainly didn’t start the day after Labor Day! We actually celebrated the birth of Jesus. Family and friends were always at the top of the list of priorities, and fond memories of family gatherings still linger in my heart and soul. I don’t think many people do that anymore and they have lost sight of the real meaning of Christmas and they have taken Christ out of Christmas.

I’m not being over-zealous here, and I’m not preaching, honestly. To each his/her own and I won’t sit in judgment of your personal beliefs. I guess I’m just ranting about going to the store to buy some fruits and veggies and having to pass by Christmas displays in September when it is still in the 90’s here in Merida! I'm thinking "air conditioning" not Christmas decorations. I think it is too early to get into the Christmas Spirit, even from a retail point of view. I honestly try to keep the spirit of Christmas alive all year long. Sometimes, I fail miserably and other times I am quite successful at doing so. But, I do try.

I just don’t need to be reminded in early September that Christmas is “only” 4 months away. Do they think I don’t have enough time to shop? Do they think I jmight just forget? Do they think I’m actually going to buy Christmas ornaments in September? Not!

I wonder how early they’ll start next year? It seems like every year it is earlier and earlier. The retailers will coninue to display their Christmas items and I will continue to rant.

Ho-Ho-Ho.
Posted by Merida Mikey at 11:57 AM

1 comment:

  1. Steve CottonSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    And that is why Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday. It is a day to simply sit and enjoy the presence of our family. I fear the pagan roots of pre-Christianity have captured Christmas. We now spend time and energy looking for just the perfect gift. That strikes me as idolatry writ large. But, as you said, there I go preaching. My family stopped giving Christmas gifts years ago. And our Christmases have greatly improved. Merchants may not like it. But it works.

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