Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Please don't skip Thanksgiving!

This time of year always drives me crazy.

This is the time of year when I am planning for Thanksgiving dinner. I am enjoying fall weather and the wonderful colors. I am daily reminding myself to count my blessings, and have a thankful heart.

Others...not so much. Instead, they skip right over the thankful part and dive right into Christmas. Really??? Christmas? Already?

Now, don't get me wrong. Christmas is probably my favorite time of year. I love the snow. I love the lights. I love wrapping presents. I love decorating my home for the season. I love watching my son's face as he opens his presents on Christmas morning. I love the music. I love the REASON for our celebration. There are so many things about Christmas that I love!!!!

Here is what annoys me. Why can't we stop and be THANKFUL? Celebrate Thanksgiving with our friends and families, truly focusing on our blessings.

There is no need to start Christmas music the day after Halloween.

You can argue all you want, saying that it's because we all love Christmas. But radio stations and stores begin playing the music and setting up displays not because people love Christmas. They are doing it simply to make money, turning the most wonderful holiday into a commercialized chaos.

Not in my house!!!

Not one Christmas decoration will be hung.
Not one Christmas song will be played.
Not until we have fully celebrated Thanksgiving.