The most wonderful time of the year...

You know, lately I have been hearing a lot about Nordstrom's sign that says they will not be "decking their halls" till after Thanksgiving so as to celebrate one holiday at a time.  Most people that I have heard talk about this are really happy about it.  I have no problem with this, but I must also praise the establishments that want to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year for as long as possible.  :)

I LOVE that when I go peruse Old Navy, there is Christmas music playing.  I LOVE that Starbucks is using their Christmas cups.  I LOVE the TJ Maxx Christmas commercials- hilarious.  I love all Christmas commercials.  I love my December "Real Simple" issue that I have already read cover to cover.  I love that there are some radio stations that began playing Christmas music on November 1st.  I am not a hater on people who choose to wait until after Thanksgiving to indulge in all the Christmas festivities- that is totally fine, but what I don't understand is people who are so bothered by people who choose to start early.  People like...my grinch husband.  He whines and moans when I try to listen to Christmas music, buy Christmas candles, watch Christmas movies, and get out little holiday decorations.  I love Thanksgiving just as much as the next person, but one of the things I love about it is that we are in the season.  I still have my pumpkins and fall decorations out, but you better believe that before Thanksgiving we will be putting up our tree and Christmas wreath and other decorations (despite the protests of my husband...), because I just don't think one month is enough to celebrate Christmas. 

So, Nordstrom, that is totally fine that you are choosing not to "deck your halls" until after Thanksgiving, but I will be decking mine a little sooner.  And I'll start with my daughter, who has been wearing Christmas PJs for a few months now.  :)