We walked outside this morning to see snow! Can you believe it? I was just giddy. I took pictures. (I'll post them here later - left the camera in the car). And now I'm listening to Winter Weather by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. I feel a teeny bit guilty for listening to this particular song, because it's off of their Christmas Caravan album. One could argue that this fact makes it a Christmas song. If it is, then I'm in violation of my strict policy.
I am very adamant about the official start of the Christmas season. It does not start after Halloween. It does not start once November hits. It does not start when it feels cold outside. It doesn't even start when it snows. Nope. It starts the day after Thanksgiving and not one minute earlier.
The Christmas Code can be difficult to honor, especially this year as retailers try to lure shoppers into the buying spirit earlier and earlier in an effort to stave off the recession. Take, for example, the Raleigh Christmas Parade. I thought it might be fun to go to the parade. But I can't, because they're having it TOMORROW. Really? REALLY?! Can Thanksgiving get a little credit here? And I've mentioned nothing of the ginormous Christmas trees and wreaths and lights that have been up at just about every shopping center since October. I mean, don't get me wrong - Christmas is great. Love it. But it's difficult to love it with the same intensity if I celebrate it for three months.
So the rule stands. No Christmas for one more week. I think I can make it.
I am very adamant about the official start of the Christmas season. It does not start after Halloween. It does not start once November hits. It does not start when it feels cold outside. It doesn't even start when it snows. Nope. It starts the day after Thanksgiving and not one minute earlier.
The Christmas Code can be difficult to honor, especially this year as retailers try to lure shoppers into the buying spirit earlier and earlier in an effort to stave off the recession. Take, for example, the Raleigh Christmas Parade. I thought it might be fun to go to the parade. But I can't, because they're having it TOMORROW. Really? REALLY?! Can Thanksgiving get a little credit here? And I've mentioned nothing of the ginormous Christmas trees and wreaths and lights that have been up at just about every shopping center since October. I mean, don't get me wrong - Christmas is great. Love it. But it's difficult to love it with the same intensity if I celebrate it for three months.
So the rule stands. No Christmas for one more week. I think I can make it.
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Christmas begins on the day after Thanksgiving. I'm already prepared.
As I hang that first ornament on the tree - I'll be good vibing you.
And singing something about how "...In the meadow we can build a snowman..."
XOXO