Christmas Has Arrived

Tonight, I arrived home to find that my neighbor has put up his outdoor Christmas lights. I must say they look great. Furthermore, the white light display gives me a little feeling of excitement knowing that Christmas is just over a month away.

So, my question is, what is the appropriate time to make the Holiday transition?
A month ago several areas around town put their holiday decor up. Wreaths, Christmas tree cutouts, dancing Santa Claus fixtures now can be spotted hanging from traffic lights and street lamps. Ribbons, bows and garland are now wrapped, tied and strung along doorways and staircases.

And don't think that a little TV will let you escape the reality of the arrival of the Holiday Season. Commercials are now filled with advertising promoting shopping, gifts ideas and the Holiday spirit. Some of the commercials are little dramas that end with a slogan such as... "Every kiss begins with Kay".

Now, if you abide by my mother's rule she believes the decorating, including the Christmas tree, needs to be done by Thanksgiving. This is the rule I learned as a child, that now as an adult I follow. I like to think of it as a family tradition. Depending on who you asked, the timing of the decorating revolves around personal preferences.

Decking the halls seems to come earlier and earlier every year. Fa, lah, lah, lah, lah, lah,- lah, lah, lah, lah....to a long season.