That Time of Year

Starting on November 1st the radio station 99.1 started playing Christmas music. On the same day my big brother pulled out his Christmas CD's and played them in the car. Stores have Christmas trees, ornaments, and anything else red and green out for sale. There are even holiday commercials being played on TV. And along with all this are the people that complain that it is too early to be celebrating.

It is not too early for Christmas spirit to start being seen or heard. After Halloween is the perfect time for people to start getting in the holiday mood. There are two months to do the shopping and decorating. There are even bell ringers at stores already collecting money for Salvation Army. And why not, there could never be a time too early to give to a worthy cause.

If people want to play the holiday music they love, the Christmas movies they can't watch enough, and even get their shopping done there is no reason they shouldn't be able to do that. The Christmas season is such a magical time, some even celebrate Christmas in July. People are happier around this time, so let them start getting in the mood if they want to.

Pretty soon the snow will start to fall and lakes will freeze over. Snowmen will be built and hot chocolate will be smelt everywhere. Trees will be decorated and cookies will be baked. People will start to give generously to others in need. There is never a time too early to start celebrating the Christmas season.