I remember a childhood where the tree was chopped down and put up a week or so before Christmas, there was excitement in the air when a store was open on Sunday afternoon before Christmas. Parades were often followed by the stores actually being open at night. Before Halloween was over Christmas commercials began to creep in and now the election is over it seems to be all Christmas all the time. ( do not forget the pre black Friday sales) It kinda seems to take away from the meaning and the enjoyment. Ok yes I confess my youngest daughter will go out the day before or one just after and purchase and put up her tree.
