I don’t care how much you love the winter holidays … those Christmas lights should stay off until Nov 12.
Similar to motorists forgetting how to drive once the snow starts to fly, Christmas lights going up before Remembrance Day seems to be an annual topic of conversation.
I’m not trying to be a total Scrooge, but seeing houses resembling the Griswold’s place on Nov. 1 is too much. I don’t think I need to get into why hanging Christmas lights before Remembrance Day is disrespectful to veterans, do I?
I grew up thinking Christmas starts after Nov. 11 and I know I’m not the only one.
I have to shout out my fiance’s employers at The Proper. They were debating decorating for Christmas early but decided waiting until Nov. 12 was the appropriate thing to do. Kudos, all!
Perhaps the kids couldn’t wait a week or two to have the house looking like Christmas … well, patience is a virtue. I also think waiting until Nov. 12 to decorate holds value for youth.
I hope to see everyone at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School on Monday morning to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the betterment of future generations.
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