Is it too Early?
‘Tis the season to be jolly…or is it? It is still the middle of November yet people have already begun blaring Christmas music and decorating houses. The street lights have already been decorated, stores are selling multiple Christmas related items, and the grand shopping has begun. Granted, we all have our preferences, but what if preparing for one of the most favored Holidays this early is actually a good thing? If we really think about it, what is the real harm in doing so?
First off, starting the massive shopping spree for loved ones and friends early would actually be a smart move because many items could be at a better pricing scale than it would be the month of December. Normally, prices would be more expensive for last minute shoppers, which is what I usually end up having to do. To get good, meaningful gifts at a reasonable price would mean to start shopping as soon as possible right after Halloween. The wonderful feeling of seeing someone’s face light up after spending time trying to get the perfect gift for them is so contagious and heartwarming, so why wouldn’t anyone want to start putting thought into their gifts now? In my point of view, I would not start as early as the beginning of November, but to start shopping towards the end of November would be a reasonable time in my eyes. In addition to that, I like to be prepared and not stressed, even though I procrastinate a lot, so starting my shopping fairly early is calming for me.
Now let’s talk music. My mom would always play Christmas music even when it was not even Thanksgiving yet and I would always act like it was absolute torture. All I wanted to listen to was the latest Pop songs NOT Michael Buble. Now that I have grown up a little more, I do not mind listening to Christmas music at “inappropriate times” and I understand now why my mom loved to play it so early. Hearing that genre of music enlightens me and makes me feel giddy for I know that my favorite Holiday is coming just around the corner. I remember seeing snap stories on Snapchat on whether it was appropriate to start listening to Christmas songs in November or not and a couple years back I would have been so opposed to it, but now I am a part of that ten percent who start listening in November. “Oh how the turn tables.”
Honestly, the thrill and excitement of the Holidays is not enough for just a month so why not start that Christmas feeling a tad early: the middle of November early. One could get the best gifts early and Black Friday sales are also THE number one time to get the ideal gifts for family and friends. I generally like to go shopping anyways, so shopping for Christmas is one hundred times more fun and special. So after all of this, are you one of the ten percent who shops early, decorates early, and blasts Christmas music as soon as it is reasonably possible? If so, what is your favorite go to Christmas song?
Great article! Christmas is one of the best times of the year it is never to early. The music is amazing year around and Christmas lights just amazing to look at. Keep up the great work!
Great article Bella! In my opinion Christmas is the best part of the year. Yes, people are putting up Christmas stuff up pretty early. I would say over half of people had their stuff up by November 20th! It seems like people put up Christmas decorations earlier and earlier every year. Very well written Bella!
This is such a wonderful article Bella! I personally feel that Christmas is the best holiday of the year; therefore, I don’t think it is ever too early! Gazing at the Christmas lights that some families have already put on display really help put me in the holiday spirit. Keep up the great writing!
I really like the article and I think that your opinion is really good. I think you should not start Chirstmas untill after Thanksgiving is over.
Great job Bella! I always like seeing Christmas lights and hearing Christmas music. The holidays definitely should last longer than one month.
Great article. I really enjoy the holidays and this article just makes me even more excited for Christmas.
Bella, your article is great! I love when that time of year comes when you can listen to Christmas music, and play in the snow! Looking and staring at those christmas lights as you are going past each house on your way to town. My brothers and sisters eyes when they see all the decorations out in the yards or the inflatable reindeer and Santa in the yard brings the smiles that stretches from one ear to the other! Keep up the great writing Bella!!
Great article Bella! I agree on what you said. I think this is one of the best holidays of the year, and it is never too early to play music and decorate early. And if you decorate early you wouldn’t have to worry about the cold weather. Good article!
I agree Christmas is my favorite holiday I don’t think it is erer too early.
Great article Bella! I have many family members and friends who likes to listen to Christmas music in November. For me personally, I don’t like listening to Christmas music until December 1st because my brothers birthday is November 30th. I try to not let him feel like my dad who’s birthday is on the 21st and always gets Christmas presents as birthday presents and vise versa. Keep up the great work!
Great article Bella! I really enjoyed reading your take about people getting ready for Christmas too early. I think it’s not necessary to have all your Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving. It just seems like you are skipping over that holiday. I do like your idea about shopping early because the prices for items probably are better then than when Christmas is just a week away. Keep up the outstanding writing Bella!
100% I am apart of the ten percent who listens to Christmas music preemptively throughout the year. Sometimes even in July, the Christmas spirit just makes me happy and all the songs are classics. My favorite Christmas song would have to be Sleigh Ride, but it ties with just about every festive jingle there is out there. Fantastic article though, keep it up!
Great article! I think holidays should last more than one month, and my family is definitely part of the 10% that shops and listens to Christmas music early. My parents had already bought all of our Christmas presents before December even started!