Why Are They Pushing Halloween in August?

 

I was in the store the other day wearing shorts and flipflops, and I was shocked to see a display of Halloween themed items. Halloween in August? Something doesn't feel right about this. Kids, who haven't even gone back to school yet, are going to get unnecessarily excited about a holiday that is two months away. 

I texted a few people about it. The reactions ranged from "What's the big deal?" to "What the hell is that about?" No one really felt offended or anything like that, and neither do I; however, something doesn't feel right about it.

One person got back to me and explained that it has to do with Christmas. I asked for an explanation, and she basically said that they are pushing Christmas earlier and earlier every year, so the idea is to push back all the other holidays too. Right, I've got it. 

So, I'm thinking that means let's celebrate Labor Day in July, Halloween in August, Fourth of July in May, and Easter in February. This would, of course, push Valentine's Day into January, but who really cares at this point?

I love holidays, but I want them the old fashioned way. I want firecrackers going off on a hot summer night; I want my kids trick or treating on a chilly autumn evening with leaves falling off the trees, and I want snowflakes coming down as we await Santa on Christmas Eve. This is the way it should be, but the powers at be aren't concerned with my or your feelings.

Of course, this has been going on for years. I have even written about how the so-called "holidays" have been corrupted. The "holidays" refer to the period from October 1st - December 31st that is referred to as HalloThanksMas. I have even seen Halloween decorations on houses in early September in recent years. This boggles my mind and lessens the joy of individual holiday celebrations. 

So, for now, I will overlook the Halloween displays in the stores, but if I hear Christmas songs in the mall before the kids get their costumes for Halloween, I think I'm going to write a strongly worded letter to Santa. If anyone can do something about this, I believe it's the Jolly Old Elf. 

Oh, dear readers, now I am done. Happy New Year!