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rew736
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Christmas before Thanksgiving
#19014150 - 10/22/13 03:12 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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So I was shopping in costco a couple weeks ago and I noticed that they were selling Christmas stuff... decorations, gifts, candy... all of it. This ticked me off IMMENSELY. But I assumed it was just costco. Over the weekend I went splurge shopping (dropped 3 grand) and other stores were doing it too?!?!
So does it bother you that Christmas stuff is already being sold, and Halloween is not even here yet?
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014158 - 10/22/13 03:13 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I don't understand how things like this piss people off. I've been tempted to get christmas decorations out the ass just to fuck with people like you.
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It bothers me because when it is Halloween, advertise Halloween. When it is Thanksgiving, advertise Thanksgiving. Why do you (stores) feel the need to sell Christmas stuff so early. I don't REALLY mind if PEOPLE put them up because they are not trying to sell me anything, but in the stores they are CLEARLY cheapening the meaning to those who are religious and want to celebrate their beliefs. But honestly, do you want to be the person who has decorations on while everyone is stuffing their face with turkey?? Or still has pumpkins and Jack 'o Lanterns on their lawn...
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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But it flies in the face of tradition. Everyone knows that all Christmas shopping should be done between Thanksgiving and xmas eve.
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014189 - 10/22/13 03:22 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I wish Christmas decorations were advertised & sold year round.
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014193 - 10/22/13 03:23 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Would you be bothered if Halloween decorations where being sold in June?
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014201 - 10/22/13 03:25 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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a buncha people around here r starting 2 put up xmas decorations outside their homes its the christmas spirit ur like the grinch or scrooge
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: Sheekle]
#19014209 - 10/22/13 03:26 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I SUPPORT Christmas. I do NOT support its commercialization...
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736] 1
#19014211 - 10/22/13 03:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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ur addicted 2 halloween and turkeys
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014212 - 10/22/13 03:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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so this is a religious thing
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Quote:
Shroomopotamus said: I wish Christmas decorations were advertised & sold year round.
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: Sheekle] 1
#19014218 - 10/22/13 03:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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last year on halloween itook a long nap then i woke up late and was like "fuck i missed halloween" but i got stoned and my little sister let me eat a bunch of her candy then i was like "fuck yeah halloween rules"
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: zZZz]
#19014235 - 10/22/13 03:30 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Not so much Halloween. Probably yes to turkey
While I am religious, I would say this goes to ALL holidays. The whole shenanigans before valentines day? Even Halloween to an extent. Easter recently too... Perhaps these are just coincidences, but they ALL have shown a HUGE trend away from meaning, and towards making stores money. Even the 4th of July is turned into a giant barbecue...
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014259 - 10/22/13 03:36 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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i think a lot of society in general is more money than meaning oriented though
ban earth humans (not really tho)
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014276 - 10/22/13 03:39 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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That's because retailing is captive to the latest cultural trends, my friend. Anything to make a buck.
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rew736]
#19014278 - 10/22/13 03:39 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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it's fun. besides it's not like everyone is into it, there many people who appreciate these holidays for what they really are.
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: zZZz]
#19014289 - 10/22/13 03:41 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Christmas brings in more monies than the others so why not advertise early? from a commercialization pov
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rackem]
#19014308 - 10/22/13 03:44 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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technically christmas is advertised 24/7. it's about gifts right?, well we can buy gifts whenever we want.
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rew736
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Re: Christmas before Thanksgiving [Re: rackem]
#19014338 - 10/22/13 03:50 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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http://www.thestreet.com/story/11304186/1/christmas-wont-come-early-at-nordstrom.html
I have no problem with this. ^^
Yes from a STORES perspective. But I find it sad that out history and culture regardless of religious affiliation is being melted apart by money.
Does Thanksgiving not have VALUES that we as a society would not want to be washed out with images elves and Santa Claus?
I feel SO manipulated when I see such decorations, because I know I will need to buy them, but I always do my best to hold back. If I do get them, then the search for presents sets in, and you have effectively skipped Thanksgiving.
Sure it is fun. But isn't every holiday in between September and December "fun"?
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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