It's not what you think. We are most definitely still celebrating Christmas. The question is in regards to the decorations, and when is the appropriate time to put them up. So now I'm going to have an argument with myself in the form of a blog post. I'm going to list the pros and cons (only in reverse) of putting up the decor pre-Thanksgiving. Then I'm going to most likely ignore the cons and put up the decorations anyway. Because that, ladies and gentlemen, is how I roll. So here goes.
Cons (a.ka. the lamest reasons ever not to put up the Christmas decorations):
1. Thanksgiving is its own holiday. It deserves its own time to shine. It deserves to be celebrated without being cluttered and overtaken by Christmas decorations.
2. I can't think of another one . . .
Pros (a.k.a. excuses to put up the Christmas decorations):
1. I have a ton of Christmas decorations. I love to put them up, but the process is daunting. It has to happen in phases. Therefore, if I start now, I should be finished by the time Thanksgiving is over.
2. You can be thankful with a Christmas tree just as easily as without.
3. Andrew is ready for them to go up.
4. If you wait, you don't get to enjoy them very long.
5. I love Christmas. It's my favorite holiday.
Well folks, looks like the pros have won. I know I'm pathetic. I know all the arguments against decorating before Thanksgiving. Frankly, I don't care. Sorry.
Also, last night Patrick told me I couldn't get anymore Christmas trees. I'm all about honoring your husband and everything, but I'm pretty sure that crossed a line. I really don't think that falls into his jurisdiction.
See y'all later. I'm off to Hobby Lobby. ;)
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