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season's greetings!
OK ... I know Christmas comes earlier each year in the shops, but before the end of July?!!
We went shopping on Saturday and visited a store called Hobby Lobby (don't know whether this is just a Texas store or in other states as well) - as we walked in I saw a halloween display and told Cheryl I couldn't believe my eyes when, on turning the corner I came face to face with their entire range of Christmas stuff - trees, lights, ornaments, the lot! Blooming unbelievable! I fully intend now to boycott Christmas and come to work on the 25th! NOT! Which brings to mind a subject for another thread - I can't believe the incredibly small amount of time off we get in Texas and the draconian laws (or lack thereof) to protect employees rights ... any comments? |
In the weekend's newspapers I did see adverts for "Christmas in July" sales but I've never been to one so I don't know if this means the vendor is selling Christmas related stuff...
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Originally posted by Brit'n'TX OK ... I know Christmas comes earlier each year in the shops, but before the end of July?!! We went shopping on Saturday and visited a store called Hobby Lobby (don't know whether this is just a Texas store or in other states as well) - as we walked in I saw a halloween display and told Cheryl I couldn't believe my eyes when, on turning the corner I came face to face with their entire range of Christmas stuff - trees, lights, ornaments, the lot! Blooming unbelievable! I fully intend now to boycott Christmas and come to work on the 25th! NOT! Which brings to mind a subject for another thread - I can't believe the incredibly small amount of time off we get in Texas and the draconian laws (or lack thereof) to protect employees rights ... any comments? |
The Christmas/holiday season is an absolute farce in the US!
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Originally posted by NC Penguin In the weekend's newspapers I did see adverts for "Christmas in July" sales but I've never been to one so I don't know if this means the vendor is selling Christmas related stuff... |
Re: season's greetings!
Originally posted by Brit'n'TX OK ... I know Christmas comes earlier each year in the shops, but before the end of July?!! We went shopping on Saturday and visited a store called Hobby Lobby (don't know whether this is just a Texas store or in other states as well) - as we walked in I saw a halloween display and told Cheryl I couldn't believe my eyes when, on turning the corner I came face to face with their entire range of Christmas stuff - trees, lights, ornaments, the lot! Blooming unbelievable! I fully intend now to boycott Christmas and come to work on the 25th! NOT! Which brings to mind a subject for another thread - I can't believe the incredibly small amount of time off we get in Texas and the draconian laws (or lack thereof) to protect employees rights ... any comments? They are also starting to do the same kinda thing in England... a local craft store my mum uses have their stuff out months and months before. Shopping channels like ideal world and QVC in the UK have Christmas in July too where they sell a lot of Christmas decorations/lights. |
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The brainless marketing crap over here used to drive me nuts; now I think I’m just resigned to it. The American ability to turn any single event, however sick or tragic, into a marketing opportunity is unparalleled. And it isn’t just the regular annual occasions that generate it. Just look at some of the mindless drivel they produced after 9-11 to persuade you, for example, to buy a new car in the name of patriotism and fighting terrorism. Or even to vote for Dubya!
With very few exceptions, it is also the simplistic, in-your-face, hit-them-over-the-head approach that really grates on me. Give me the art, thought and inspiration of a clever Benetton or Guinness marketing campaign any day. |
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Originally posted by Brit'n'TX Which brings to mind a subject for another thread - I can't believe the incredibly small amount of time off we get in Texas and the draconian laws (or lack thereof) to protect employees rights ... any comments? I guess as we have been here since the 80's we have become acustomed to the holiday/vacation allowances. It didnt seem so bad to us even from the start as we were self employed back in England and any time off was without pay so we found it quite a novelty to actually be paid to be off work! Both hubby and I always saved either some vacation time or "comp" time for the Christmas period and we often used to volunteer to work at Thanksgiving just so we could be off for "Boxing Day". Now it doesnt really bother us anymore, in fact I enjoy the four day Thanksgiving break more than Christmas as it is more relaxing (no rushing around buying last minute gifts etc) and living on the Gulf Coast it always seems to be the ideal time to spend on the beach and fish! |
Originally posted by ladyofthelake No chance. I heard a Car Showroom advertising their Christmas in July sale on the radio. What does buying a car have to do with Christmas? |
Re: season's greetings!
Originally posted by Brit'n'TX OK ... I know Christmas comes earlier each year in the shops, but before the end of July?!! We went shopping on Saturday and visited a store called Hobby Lobby (don't know whether this is just a Texas store or in other states as well) - as we walked in I saw a halloween display and told Cheryl I couldn't believe my eyes when, on turning the corner I came face to face with their entire range of Christmas stuff - trees, lights, ornaments, the lot! Blooming unbelievable! I fully intend now to boycott Christmas and come to work on the 25th! NOT! Which brings to mind a subject for another thread - I can't believe the incredibly small amount of time off we get in Texas and the draconian laws (or lack thereof) to protect employees rights ... any comments? |
Every time we visit San Francisco and walk through Pier 39, I always feel sorry for those poor sod's who work in the Christmas store. Christmas all year round. Argh!!!!
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Originally posted by Pimpbot Every time we visit San Francisco and walk through Pier 39, I always feel sorry for those poor sod's who work in the Christmas store. Christmas all year round. Argh!!!! |
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