I went to Lowe's this morning and, lo and behold, they had Christmas stuff out for sale. Of course, it was really holiday merchandise since the big-box retailers, to quote myself, "like to profit from Christmas, but can't bring themselves to say 'Christmas' in their advertising." I detest the blatant commercialism of Christmas; especially when hidden under the guise of "holidays".
Maybe what every American should do this season is send an email or note to all his or her friends and relatives saying that instead of gifts this year, let's pick a worthy charity and make a donation instead. I am really tempted to do that and have been for years. Of course, I do donate to charity already but a few dollars more to a worthy cause is never a bad thing.
Why is Christmas on my mind so early anyway?
>I detest the blatant commercialism of Christmas; especially when hidden under the guise of "holidays".
Yes, the blatant commercialism wouldn't be so bad if the retailers pretended that it was all about Jesus. Blatant commercialism in Christ's name would be preferable.
I just wish retailers would use the word "Christmas" and maybe wait until late November to start their sales. They don't have to put up a sign saying "Profits for Jesus" or anything either. Just admit that the reason for the sales push is "Christmas" and not the generic "Holidays."
*cough* *cough* help me, I'm choking
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