FlyingJ 0 #1 October 15, 2004 I just walked into Wal-Mart. It's October 14th and their holiday section is up and running, music and all. It's been a month since I went to Wal-Mart, so chances are it has been up and running even longer. Why why why why why why why why!!! Not asking for an actual reply to the question as I'm sure that it makes perfect sense when following the "retailer's guide to why we do stuff." But WHY!!!Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #2 October 15, 2004 They have to put it out now, otherwise they won't have room for the Valentine's Day stuff in December.....Geez!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 October 15, 2004 I've already bought some Christmas presents. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #4 October 15, 2004 Woohoo! Gettin' ready to buy my tickets to Trans Siberian Orchestra for Dec 16th! One of our anchors on the morning show is Christmas crazy, and all she's been talking about lately are the upcoming holidays! ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #5 October 15, 2004 QuoteI've already bought some Christmas presents. Wow, good for you! I go to visit my family every Christmas (although at the moment I live with them - not far to travel this year I guess). My brother and I always end up spending all day on 12/23 shopping together. It started about 10 years ago and has kind of become a tradition. At first we just couldn't get our act together to shop ahead of time, but now we both actually wait to shop together. Never gets any less tense trying to find everything at the last minute though. Back to the point of the post...shopping ahead is great, but do you need Christmas tree balls and lights now? That's the kind of stuff they are selling!?!?!?!?Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #6 October 15, 2004 Bah...Humbug . I hate Christmas. Well...not Christmas, but all the commercialism. I hate having to spend money buying gifts for people I wouldn't normally buy gifts for, just cuz it's Christmas. And I hate getting all kinds of shit that I don't want and won't ever use, just cuz it's Christmas. Sometimes I think people are so wrapped up in buying gifts, decorating, etc. that they forget the true meaning of Christmas. I always get depressed around Christmas cuz I get so overwhelmed. My husband has a huge family and everyone exchanges gifts, so I go nuts at Christmas trying to find the perfect gift for everyone without having to go into debt to do it. Just wish we could give each other hugs and kisses, go to church and have a nice dinner together, without all the gift shopping hassle. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #7 October 15, 2004 Actually, I am looking forward to it, because I love to decorate my place..."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #8 October 15, 2004 That's fantastic! Don't get me wrong, I love it too, and I'm looking forward to it, BUT IT'S FREAKING OCTOBER!!! Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #9 October 15, 2004 QuoteMy brother and I always end up spending all day on 12/23 shopping together. It started about 10 years ago and has kind of become a tradition. At first we just couldn't get our act together to shop ahead of time, but now we both actually wait to shop together. Never gets any less tense trying to find everything at the last minute though. My best friend and I prefer to do our Xmas shopping on Black Friday. Full contact shopping makes me feel less like a girl when I am shopping. There is just something pleasing about knocking an old lady down to get a half priced stereo system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #10 October 15, 2004 No more holiday presents from this gurl!...you get a jump ticket or nuttin honey... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 October 15, 2004 I still havea little over 2 months before I have to start shopping for Christmas.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites