Big Lots have their Christmas aisles stocked and marginalized their Halloween stuff

[Siwsan]

And I'm hearing lots of ads for Pumpkin Spice products.

This seems early for my season of torment to begin.

[Frustratedlady]

1. Hobby Lobby had their Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff out in June.

I noticed Big Lots had their Christmas trees up and lit a couple days ago.

[Sherman A1]

12. Hobby Lobby is a craft store

just as is Michaels. Having their Christmas stuff out is something of a necessity for those who make things for the holiday. I'm no fan of Hobby Lobby, but it makes sense in their case to do so.

[riversedge]

2. I read that Halloween was the biggest holiday for retain sales in the US. seems

odd it a store was to downplay Halloween.

[Siwsan]

3. I was surprised to see the Christmas stuff center stage at the front of the store

Halloween was moved a few aisles down. And, come to think of it, I didn't see a Halloween candy display, although I'm sure it's there, somewhere.

[riversedge]

10. you will find it:-). I purposely avoid any shopping over any holiday (Labor Day this time).

[Siwsan]

11. Halloween is the only holiday I bother with.

For a while my neighborhood was a 'hot spot' for trick or treating. Now things seem to be slowing down so instead of buying BIG bags of inexpensive candy, I buy a few smaller bags of stuff I like - just in case it rains. I never want to get stuck with a whole lot of 'Double Bubble Gum', again.

I think most kids are now going to organized events, which is probably safer. When I was a kid, we'd be gone for HOURS, hit every neighborhood, and come home with pillow cases filled with candy. Now I rarely see any kids without their parents driving them.

[dameatball]

4. I have one 5' fake Christmas tree that stays up all year.

My GF decorates it for everything. Valentine's, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. At first I thought it was silly, but now I enjoy it. Plus it makes a great night light!!

[Donkees]

5. ''When Holidays Collide''

[Siwsan]

6. Love the wreath!

[riversedge]

9. Thanks. I needed a chuckle. But the trees do look grand.

[dembotoz]

7. Big lots had their Halloween stuff out for some time now

Noticed Halloween was smaller as well.
Noticed stock wasn't deep now
So by introduction early there is way less to clearance

[Ilsa]

8. I hate the marketing gimmick phrase "pumpkin spice".

Pumpkin doesn't taste or smell spicy until you put spices in it. Pumpkin spice latte has no pumpkin in it. It's just a spice latte.

[Fla Dem]

13. I learned a few years ago, you have to get your Christmas Decorations from Michaels before

Thanksgiving. Otherwise it's slim pickings.