Commercialized Holidays

I'm not stupid or naive.  I realize that just about every holiday on our calendar has been commercialized in one way or another.  I would argue that most of our holidays have been over commercialized to the point where we often lose sight of their true meanings.

That said-- I go into a major retail store on the day after Halloween and get greeted by a giant Christmas tree set up on the floor and Bing Crosby crooning "White Christmas" over the sound system.  Keep in mind, Thanksgiving is the next major holiday and I didn't see a horn-of-plenty anywhere, let alone, a turkey.

I understand the importance of Christmas to the retail sector, but on November 1 (earlier in some stores), I am not "dreaming of a white Christmas."  Neither is the retail sector.  They're dreaming of a green Christmas.

Oh, Good Evening!