Is it too early for Christmas?

The month of November is a weird month. Halloween has just finished and now Christmas is the next big event in the calendar for a lot of people. I know there's also other celebrations in parts of the world that come next. Like for the UK today it's Bonfire Night where we celebrate a man who tried to blow up Parliament with fireworks. Of course, for many it's just going to watch a firework display and less about the history of the day. In fact I'm going to a firework display in my home town tonight. Another celebration that comes before Christmas from our friends across the pond is Thanksgiving. I'm sure there are other celebrations that may come before Christmas in other countries but those are the only two I can think of off the top of my head. 

Yet it begs the question, is it too early to think about Christmas? Obviously in the shops, it's never too early as a lot of them have had Christmas stock since September. Yet now with Halloween over, it seems to be full frontal Christmas in your face wherever you go. Christmas songs on the radio and in shops. Christmas stock here, there and everywhere. The Christmas adverts have started already on TV. It's kind of crazy but of course, it is one of the biggest marketing events of the year so it's not really a surprise that shops and media are going all out for it.

Of course, the big question I usually have is what am I going to get everyone for Christmas? It's a struggle because you don't want to get the same kind of things you got last year but you also may not be able to afford much. It's a struggle sometimes but the important thing is that it's the thought that counts. If someone went out of their way to buy you a present then that shows they care and wanted to get you something that brings you joy. It doesn't matter how big or small it is. The fact someone thought of you while doing their Christmas shopping should be enough and vice versa. The person you're buying presents for should be grateful that you thought of them too. Start coming up with lists or better yet, ask the people you're buying what they may want from Christmas and go from there. Try not to stress yourself out when buying Christmas presents. Sometimes the little presents are the ones that bring the most joy.

With Christmas time, it can bring so much joy to people that they've already decorated their houses with Christmas decorations and done all their Christmas shopping. Some people may think that is weird but honestly, what difference does it make to anyone's life is someone wants to put their decorations up early. Absolutely no difference. If it makes people happy then what is so wrong with it? Nothing. I feel like this world is so quick to judge people but we should embrace those people that find the joys in the little things. If Christmas makes someone happy then let them have their moment. They've probably waited all year for this season so let them enjoy it. Don't judge them for something that makes them happy. Everyone is different at the end of the day and we should all learn to embrace our differences. Not dull people's happiness. The world sucks enough, don't bring other people down.

Finally, to answer the question, is it too early for Christmas? No and yes. Depending on your feelings. If Christmas brings you joy and you want to put your Christmas tree up right now then go for it. If you feel that Christmas should only revolve around the month of December then that's okay too. As long as you're not dulling over people's sparkle then you are free to feel however you want to feel. 

Anyway, I hope this rambly post makes sense. I may have gone off a bit of a tangent but it's just how I've been feeling recently. Personally I don't put the decorations up until the 1st December but I will start my Christmas shopping in November as I like to be done as early as possible. Let me know what your thoughts are on Christmas in the comments below. I would love to hear it.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and I'll be back soon with another post.

See you then. 

Megan x

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