Yes, it’s November 14th, and yes, the sight you see before you is a full-on Christmas extravaganza, found in the building which also holds my office. It’s actually been up all week, and I only managed to get round to photographing it today.
Generally in the United States, the arrival of festive decorations comes a couple of days after Thanksgiving. But with Thanksgiving still a week and a bit away, and retailers feeling the pinch due to the far-from-buoyant American economy, Christmas truly has come early this year.
Next year, Father ChristmasSanta Claus will be wearing a pair of red Speedo’s while he delivers his presents on a jetski.
4:09 pm
I saw this on the news the other day that stores were trying to get shoppers into the holiday mode early to increase sales. I wish they would wait until Thanksgiving at least.
6:38 pm
Hi!
It’s the same here in Malaysia. We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving though.
Shopping malls and the newspapers are all in ‘Christmassy’ mood already. My friend has even put up his Christmas tree! I still think it’s too early…
10:58 pm
That’s nothing! Last year at Meijer (one of our Midwest all-in-one-type store chains), I saw decorations for purchase go up on September 16!