This year's candy venture however, was not a happy one for me. I had noticed something in the grocery stores that was not only odd, but downright disturbing. With Halloween barely a week behind us, I was shocked to see that the entire store was fully converted into a Christmas wonderland! What was originally a place to find ghosts and goblins was now filled with stockings, Santa hats and tinsel! The reason why I was so upset about this sight was the complete lack of acknowledgment of Thanksgiving! It's almost like the country went from Halloween right to Christmas and passed over Thanksgiving completely.
I have always been a huge fan of Thanksgiving. I would the first to say that I prefer Thanksgiving over Christmas because it's a holiday that hasn't been beaten to death my commercialism. Furthermore, the stress that surrounds many Christmas shoppers makes December 25th a shopping deadline rather than a time to be with loved ones. You don't get that stress with Thanksgiving. Living out in LA this semester, Ive already lost most of my fall experience this year. Let this be a warning to all places of business. BACK OFF. This is our time to be with our families, watch football/parades, feast and reflect on the blessings for which we are thankful. I will eventually be ready for stockings and mistletoe, but that won't be until November 25th at the earliest.
Am I the only person who has noticed this injustice on my beloved turkey day?
Submitted by Aaron Routses
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