Christmas Isn't Until December!!
I went shopping this morning for some of the basic things I need in my day to day life. Groceries, Toiletries, etc. While I was shopping I was bombarded by Christmas decorations, music and displays. I was rather disgusted. :(
I firmly believe that these decorations should not be put up until the end of November at the earliest. This is simply because I feel out of respect for our veterans, these things should wait until after Rememberence Day. I most likely feel as strongly about this as I do because I am a military brat and my father served 25 years for his country, My Older sister served 13 years, and my grandfather served in World War II. So needless to say, it a topic I can be touchy about. If you're asking why I haven't served? Simple, I know I'm not suited for the military, I don't have the personality or the demeanor for it, and I have the utmost respect for those who do.
Anyway, back to the point at hand, the Christmas decorations. Now, I do understand the business' perspective on the matter. I have worked in retail, albeit for a short time, but I have worked in retail none the less, and I get the whole money making aspect of it. However, I do feel that they could be a little more respectful to the people the fought and died for what we have, and those who continue to defend it.
Now I'm curious as to what other people think about this matter. Am I out of line? Have I hit the nail on the head? Let's hear it folks :)
I firmly believe that these decorations should not be put up until the end of November at the earliest. This is simply because I feel out of respect for our veterans, these things should wait until after Rememberence Day. I most likely feel as strongly about this as I do because I am a military brat and my father served 25 years for his country, My Older sister served 13 years, and my grandfather served in World War II. So needless to say, it a topic I can be touchy about. If you're asking why I haven't served? Simple, I know I'm not suited for the military, I don't have the personality or the demeanor for it, and I have the utmost respect for those who do.
Anyway, back to the point at hand, the Christmas decorations. Now, I do understand the business' perspective on the matter. I have worked in retail, albeit for a short time, but I have worked in retail none the less, and I get the whole money making aspect of it. However, I do feel that they could be a little more respectful to the people the fought and died for what we have, and those who continue to defend it.
Now I'm curious as to what other people think about this matter. Am I out of line? Have I hit the nail on the head? Let's hear it folks :)
posted by spankosaur @ Tuesday, November 14, 2006
1 Comments:
At Saturday, November 18, 2006 ,
Anonymous said...
I agree but I disagree as well. How's that for a nothing answer!
I love Christmas and I love this time of year but at the same time, I think that the commercialization of the season is disgusting. That's not to say I haven't been sucked in before and likely will be again.
Regardless, I don't think that stores will stop putting up Christmas decorations on November 1st will ever change. Perhaps, in some back asswards way, it's supposed be a reminder of 'happiness' instead of remembering the horrors of war?
Naaaa... they're just all money grubbing bastards that don't care about history and how the events of the past have allowed them to be money grubbing bastards today.
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