Skip Thanksgiving and Start the Christmas Shopping

**Datleco** · 10-30-12

Just a couple of nights ago I walked on over to the nearest Walmart and lo and behold, they were putting up Christmas decorations. What do you think about this? It's not even Halloween (well, now it is, happy Halloween, everyone) and they were putting up Christmas decorations. Now, I know some members here aren't from the States but late November we celebrate Thanksgiving which is a national holiday.
For those who aren't aware of what it's about; here's a quick link on Thanksgiving.

Anyway, it really gets to me that they would start that up so early when we still have a huge national holiday to celebrate but to just skip over it to Christmas which is still 2 months away. Anyways, I don't ever buy anyone Christmas themed presents for Christmas or any decorations (still just dust off the old box). What do you think of this? Why is it that we skip Thanksgiving altogether? I understand it's not as celebrated as Christmas globally and all but it still sells a lot (mainly Turkey) but there's not even ONE word of it? I was raised to know the significance of Thanksgiving but lately I haven't been seeing much of a single mention lately, how is your hometown treating this? Is it the same way or do they at least mention the holiday other than "Buy our turkeys"? I say at LEAST make some mention and at least some color coordination... Those in school, do they still teach about this holiday to you? The background, the purpose, and the current traditions?

The holiday is observed by:
United States
Canada
Liberia
Puerto Rico
Norfolk Island

**InsomniacMan** · 10-31-12

They've always done that; there really isnt much of Thanksgiving decorations besides table cloths, plates and few ornaments. I dont know what aisle it is exactly but I've seen some little pilgrim ornaments and some table decorations.

**Rekop** · 10-31-12

That dosen't happen where I live.
It's just like any other holiday? :3

**Datleco** · 10-31-12

Originally Posted by InsomniacMan

They've always done that; there really isnt much of Thanksgiving decorations besides table cloths, plates and few ornaments. I dont know what aisle it is exactly but I've seen some little pilgrim ornaments and some table decorations.

I would assume it's down the condiments/paper aisle like paper plates, paper towels, plastic silverware, etc. I haven't seen actual Thanksgiving sales for years now and I've been here in GA and throughout CA within the last few years.

Originally Posted by Rekop

That dosen't happen where I live.
It's just like any other holiday? :3

They don't skip holidays or they don't share anything of Thanksgiving other than the fact it's a holiday?

**StephF** · 10-31-12

I was only taught about Thanksgiving in Catholic school. We don't celebrate it since my parents aren't from the US.

:P

**InsomniacMan** · 10-31-12

Everyone morning for the past several years a parade goes through Downtown Houston on Thanksgiving; so it seems that this holiday isnt skipped here. I'm just assuming things dont happen until later in the month. I went to Kroger this morning and the store had discounts on stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, etc; I believe they were also selling turkeys for a cheaper price.

**Datleco** · 10-31-12

Originally Posted by StephF

I was only taught about Thanksgiving in Catholic school. We don't celebrate it since my parents aren't from the US.

:P

That's fine, what all did they teach you about the holiday?

Originally Posted by InsomniacMan

Everyone morning for the past several years a parade goes through Downtown Houston on Thanksgiving; so it seems that this holiday isnt skipped here. I'm just assuming things dont happen until later in the month. I went to Kroger this morning and the store had discounts on stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, etc; I believe they were also selling turkeys for a cheaper price.

I figured that would be the extent but it's good to know you have a parade for the holiday. Anything about the origins of the holiday other than the food?

**InsomniacMan** · 10-31-12

Originally Posted by Datleco

That's fine, what all did they teach you about the holiday?

I figured that would be the extent but it's good to know you have a parade for the holiday. Anything about the origins of the holiday other than the food?

Well there's always those holiday specials on tv, the schools do some things too I'm sure.