‘Tis the season to rush the seasons. I personally dislike this. It was bad enough when stores started putting out Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. Now it’s Halloween! And I really really dislike anything that smacks of “Christmas In July”. Who came up with THAT idea?!
Stores are in a life or death situation. They feel they have to put the holiday stuff out ASAP or they’ll lose sales and possibly go out of business. They’d rather listen to people complaining about it being too early for Christmas stuff than have to tell their employees they’re all losing their jobs.
Yeah, I was at Lowe’s (US hardware chain) a few days ago, and the Christmas stuff was all out. In their defense, though, it was mainly outdoor stuff for the lawn decorating lunatics who start when it’s still warm.
Hobby Lobby puts their Christmas stuff out in August, but that is because they are catering to the crafters who need time to make their gifts and decorations.
It is fairly rare to see very many Thanksgiving decorations in any store. I’ve tried to find decorations for my home and had a real hard time finding anything.
codycab over 5 years ago
Can we blame them? Thanksgiving is great.
whahoppened over 5 years ago
There comes an optimum time to switch to the next sales event. Shopkeepers are constantly searching for that.
blunebottle over 5 years ago
Locally, many of our stores put out both the Halloween and Christmas stuff together this year.
Gary Williams Premium Member over 5 years ago
You can tell when it is Labor Day weekend Wal Mart sets out its Christmas trees./s
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
Probably not enough money in Halloween. This does make me wonder what Dean and Heart are going to do for Halloween.
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
‘Tis the season to rush the seasons. I personally dislike this. It was bad enough when stores started putting out Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. Now it’s Halloween! And I really really dislike anything that smacks of “Christmas In July”. Who came up with THAT idea?!
MichaelHelwig over 5 years ago
This must be an August strip. Currently stores are full of Christmas stuff.
sueb1863 over 5 years ago
Stores are in a life or death situation. They feel they have to put the holiday stuff out ASAP or they’ll lose sales and possibly go out of business. They’d rather listen to people complaining about it being too early for Christmas stuff than have to tell their employees they’re all losing their jobs.
Plods with ...™ over 5 years ago
Sigh
marilynnbyerly over 5 years ago
Yeah, I was at Lowe’s (US hardware chain) a few days ago, and the Christmas stuff was all out. In their defense, though, it was mainly outdoor stuff for the lawn decorating lunatics who start when it’s still warm.
JPuzzleWhiz over 5 years ago
“Happy Hallothanksgivukkahmas!” d;o)
Jan C over 5 years ago
Hobby Lobby puts their Christmas stuff out in August, but that is because they are catering to the crafters who need time to make their gifts and decorations.
It is fairly rare to see very many Thanksgiving decorations in any store. I’ve tried to find decorations for my home and had a real hard time finding anything.
normgillespie47 over 5 years ago
The Thanksgiving section is far too large to reflect reality.
vanaals over 5 years ago
From a marketing standpoint, those other two holidays have higher sales numbers.
tinstar over 5 years ago
It appears she got to the Heart of the matter.
DM2860 over 5 years ago
You want Halloween, you go to Party City or Spirit.
sjsczurek over 5 years ago
Happy Merry Holly Jolly HallowThanksChrisHanuKwanz!
Decepticomic over 3 years ago
Yep. This isn’t even a gag, it’s just real life.