When Halloween and Christmas Collide

Wait...Halloween and Christmas should NEVER collide because Thanksgiving is in the middle. At least that would be the next holiday sensationalized if we cared about it anymore. Did we forget about Thanksgiving? Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pie...wait...OK, I'm back. I personally would never forget about Thanksgiving, but apparently Target did because they've aisled (is that a word) spooky Halloween decorations with Christmas lights and tree stands.

Seriously? Has it all been so commercialized now that it has to start in October? Why not just make it a year round holiday? Once a month, we gather with family and friends to celebrate Christmas in {Insert Month Here}. We used to do that when we were camping when I was a kid...we'd celebrate Christmas in July, but that was only because you mostly only saw your summer camping friends during the summer. And what is it about Christmas that we start in October, but we don't start planning for Halloween in August? Or Thanksgiving in September? Or New Years in July while we're making preparations for the 4th? Don't both of those use fireworks? We could technically combine 4th of July and New Years Eve for a massive super duper fireworks extravaganza! But I'm getting away from the original thought brought on by Target...let's enjoy Halloween and Thankgsgiving first, and then it can be Christmas' turn after that. If nothing else, America's children will be a bit less confused this way.

"Mommy...can I get an Elmo skin for Christmas?"

"That's a costume honey...it's for Halloween. Elmo is OK."

I heard a similar comment made in the store that very day. It's true.