So, I understand retailers stocking up on Christmas items early (early-bird shoppers, etc.) but I think the appearance of holiday decorations is getting earlier each year. I have neighbors who have had holiday lights up for over a week now...and the town I live in had the holiday lighting ceremony this weekend (there is a large, round rock mesa in the middle of town - thus the name Castle Rock - and there is a illuminated star permanently installed on the top...along with radio antennae and a flag...for the holidays, they light up the star) and they have the holiday lights already installed on the streets. To add to this list of baffling behavior, I have a neighbor who has an Autumn wreath on the door, pumpkins on the porch.....and a Christmas tree in the living room.

Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I think one holiday should pass before decorating for the next one......

"Oh, honey...a gift for me!"
"Yes, my love."
"Oh, you remembered Valentine's Day.....(opening goft box)....oh, what's this...firecrackers and an Uncle Sam hat?"