Already?

[Cthulhu]

Bad news.
Christmas just started here, over the dark side of Europe.
Why?

[Ash]

Walked into a huge grocery store the other day and they were in full-on Christmas mode.  Christmas trees and decorations up everywhere and Jingle Bell Rock playing on the speakers overhead.

It was funny because as I was walking in, a mother and her 4-5 year old boy were in front of me.  The little boy said, "Mommy it isn't Christmastime yet.  We just had Halloween!"

[Flick James]

Walked into a huge grocery store the other day and they were in full-on Christmas mode.  Christmas trees and decorations up everywhere and Jingle Bell Rock playing on the speakers overhead.

It was funny because as I was walking in, a mother and her 4-5 year old boy were in front of me.  The little boy said, "Mommy it isn't Christmastime yet.  We just had Halloween!"

From the mouths of babes.

[bob]

[The Gravekeeper]

Under ideal circumstances, my holiday season would consist of getting my favourite people together for an all-nighter on the solstice (much good food, booze, coffee and music to keep us up until sunrise) following a bit of meditation. Evergreen tree and mistletoe optional. But since most of my favourite people are Christian, I still participate in exchanging presents and their New Years celebrations. I've found it to be a lot less stressful now that it's a choice and not an obligation.