It's just about that time of year. It's getting colder, snow's flying in Pittsburgh, some folk are being a little nicer to one another....so you gotta wonder why Mr. Scrooge is having a hissy?!?
He told me, "For gosh darn sakes! It's not even Thanksgiving yet and some people think it's funny to put up their Christmas stuff?? Humbug!" and stomped right off.
Sorry, Ebenezer, but the fact is, Christmas is right around the corner. In fact, after Thanksgiving Day there's only 28 days left until the big day. Lots of people like to see the lights up longer than the normally allotted time frame, but this year it seems like it will be here much sooner. So yes, all the neighbors are putting up their holiday best - just playing catch-up with the retail stores.
I asked him, "Mr. Scrooge, the retail shops have all had their Christmas decorations up since before the end of September. Why aren't you mad at them?"
Mr. Scrooge replied, "Humph! I don't go shopping in those stores! Humbug!"
Makes me wonder how he does go shopping.
Painfully, we all have to put up with the early decorations that seem to last forever. In the four months after August's end, we have to be subjected to jingle bells, wreaths, plastic Christmas trees, an overabundance of lights, and all that wrapping paper. It's enough to drive a person crazy! Especially when we still have to suffer through Halloween - all that candy and those goofy decorations - and Thanksgiving - trust me, I've seen enough turkey to last me well into next Thanksgiving!
Sometimes it does seem like the holidays drag on and on. One thing to remember is that they do end, thankfully, though not always painlessly. 'Tis the season to not be grumpy - just be thankful it's almost over.
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