October 31: We dressed up. We got candy. We went out. We passed out.
November 1: Okay, joke’s over. Bring out the Christmas decorations?
Why is it that as soon as we hit the first day of November, we tend to think that it is time to celebrate the holiday season?
Each year, Christmas comes earlier and earlier. How soon is too soon to see Christmas lights strung around Macy’s and Santa sitting in the middle of the mall?
During the month of November, many start to get into the Christmas spirit. Christmas music is blasted, lights are hung and peppermint spice lattes from Starbucks are consumed.
Is November 1 too soon for the beloved coffee shop to bring out the red cups?
Often, we forget that November is home to one of the best holidays of the year—Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to be with family, eat delicious food and, above all, be thankful. Although we should be thankful year round, why can’t we take the time to appreciate Thanksgiving and all that it stands for?
During November, the leaves are changing, the air is getting brisk and beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow leaves silhouette the ground. Christmas should not be celebrated so soon.
Snow is normally not even in the forecast for another month from November. Why is it that autumn is not normally appreciated for what it is and we start wishing for snow instead?
Thanksgiving stands for gratitude and if we’re thankful for something, it’s being able to have time off in November in the midst of the post-midpoint stress—so bring on the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. We cannot forget about the celebration of the Pilgrims in 1621 that brought forth a bountiful feast.
So, before you go drinking your holiday drinks or blasting Christmas music in the car, take time to remember that Thanksgiving is about being thankful…and we truly have so much to be thankful for.