Night Elf Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I know they put things out well before holidays but I was really surprised seeing the Christmas section at Walmart yesterday. Is it just them, or are other stores starting already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I was in our local Menard's yesterday and they had all the Christmas stuff out...right next to the Halloween decorations. Menards is like a Home Depot. Went in a Target last week and they had started setting up their Christmas stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I was in Home Depot today and they only had fall themed stuff out. Publix had Halloween stuff out there. No Christmas at CVS either. Considering we were having abnormally high temperatures all the way to last week, I don't think anyone is really thinking of Christmas yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Home Depot in VA had Christmas stuff out yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Enjoy it for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Kohl's had it three weeks ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 They didn't have any at the walmart I went to last week. Haven't seen it yet in Kroger either. Will check tomorrow when I'm out on errands. I thought they'd at least wait until the end of this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 My Joann's had Christmas music playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Our Walmart opened less then a week ago and it had Christmas section up first thing! It was odd too because they also had a fire pit in the garden area. I think the store was confused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I saw it this weekend too. I get why they do it. But I don't like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Rite Aid had Christmas stuff out yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 If you want to buy Christmas decorations at Costco, this is the time to get them. They're up in October, but no sign of them at all by late November. By that time there will be lots of Christmas gift ideas and maybe they'll still have wrapping materials, but no house decorations. I would actually like to buy some gift tags and ribbon soon, as I will need both this year. I have plenty of wrapping paper, so I could start wrapping the few gifts I have, but I need the tags to know who they go to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Costco had it out one day last week when I was in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I haven't wandered far enough into Walmart to know if thy have theirs out but Costco has had theirs out for almost a month already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Walmarts near me are in full Christmas mode. Next to the Halloween candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy not in HI Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 My dd spent a year and a half in Denmark, where Christmas is a big dang deal and where they don't really do Halloween or Thanksgiving. Christmas stuff starts to come out in the fall, and everyone starts to get excited about the coming holiday season. No one gets mad about who decorated for the wrong holiday before some big feast... I heart Denmark. And Christmas. And I kind of wish I didn't feel like I have to change up my household decorations every month for the next 3 months. But I like Halloween and Fall and Thanksgiving and all of that fun stuff. But it doesn't bother me if stores start selling candy canes in October. No big deal. Go for it. I noticed today that Sams Club had obvious Christmas gifts out, but they haven't brought out the decor and candy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Our Walmart and Michaels has had it for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Ours has Christmas stuff already, too. I hate this trend of putting things out earlier and earlier. It means I have to shop for holidays abnormally early or everything will be cleaned out. With seasonal clothing it's like that, too. A couple years ago I went out to buy dd a winter coat in November and every store was already out of them. It's ridiculous. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 From what I recall, it often comes out in October. A couple of years ago, there were some thing out in September. I think it's the new normal. I wish they'd wait for at least mid-November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I think it's Nordstrom that advertised that they won't be decorating their stores for Christmas until Black Friday. While I feel bad for the employees who have to work on Thanksgiving to decorate, I appreciate the separation of the seasons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'm thinking about Christmas already. Because for Halloween we dressing up in a Christmas theme. Dh is going as a christmas tree. (We just need to cover him in decorations). The boys are going as Christmas presents, so we just need boxes. I'm going as an angel, which is easy since ever Halloween costume I use is based around me wearing my wedding dress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Our Costco was starting to display Christmas items the last week of September. Walmart, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 My local Costco, Target, and Walmart all have it out to some degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Pier One was in the midst of putting out their display today . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Our Walmart has had their Christmas items out for a couple of weeks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I know lots of stores do this stuff early, but the crazy thing to me is that sometimes near the holiday you can't find what you need because they have taken it away. It was quite difficult for me to hunt down a Christmas stocking and/or something else Christmas themed last year. We luckily found the item on Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Do they make money this way? Are there lots of people buying lots of Christmas stuff this early? I find it takes away from the Halloween and Fall displays. it confuses my mood. I would think most people start their Christmas shopping more like .november/December. I see the type of person who does Christmas shopping way in advance or all year as more of a bargain hunter type and everything is at full price right now. I'm just wondering at the economics of doing things this way and if it works for them. it must work or they wouldn't do it, right? But I have never bought Christmas items in October. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 As one who works for a company that begins setting"early Christmas" in September, :blush: people definitely begin shopping by October. Some just want to finish early to avoid the rush and have more time to relax and enjoy the holiday atmosphere stress free, some like to leisurely shop over the ten weekends leading up to the holidays and most importantly those with family and friends overseas, including military, need to get their boxes in the mail by late October - early November. PSA - Only ten weekends until Christmas Eve. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 We saw people buying huge outdoor Christmas decorations from Costco last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Ok, I did see Christmas things at walmart today. But it was way off in a corner of the store that I don't usually frequent; Halloween stuff still occupied the primary seasonal aisles. So now I'm wondering if the Christmas stuff was there last week and I just didn't see it, as I almost didn't notice it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I know they put things out well before holidays but I was really surprised seeing the Christmas section at Walmart yesterday. Is it just them, or are other stores starting already? Nope. I've seen stuff since August. I don't think this is too early at all. Christmas is only two months away. :-) We have this discussion every year. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Do they make money this way? Are there lots of people buying lots of Christmas stuff this early? I find it takes away from the Halloween and Fall displays. it confuses my mood. I would think most people start their Christmas shopping more like .november/December. I see the type of person who does Christmas shopping way in advance or all year as more of a bargain hunter type and everything is at full price right now. I'm just wondering at the economics of doing things this way and if it works for them. it must work or they wouldn't do it, right? But I have never bought Christmas items in October. Lol I'm more of the bargain hunter type, but when I was pregnant with dd (her due date was in Dec. but she arrived in Nov.) I definitely wanted to finish early. I'm sure there are a few reasons some people shop early like another person mentioned mailing items. Another reason might be seeing family for Thanksgiving but not Christmas? And wanting to bring gifts then. It is nice to finish early so I have more time to wrap without feeling like oh crap, I have to wrap all this stuff tonight!? Inevitably there will probably be some of that going on as well. Edited October 11, 2016 by heartlikealion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I have seen Christmas stuff in Hobby Lobby since late August. I always wonder who is buying for Christmas in August. I am totally a last minute decorator/gift buyer, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I've seen Christmas stuff in every store recently. Which is probably the reason I've been wanting to watch cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies. Have you ever watched those videos on Derren Brown, the Mentalist? Sometimes I think I am highly suggestible and am absolutely someone he could dupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I've seen Christmas stuff in every store recently. Which is probably the reason I've been wanting to watch cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies. Have you ever watched those videos on Derren Brown, the Mentalist? Sometimes I think I am highly suggestible and am absolutely someone he could dupe. I'm such a sucker for those movies!! lol. When we had satellite we'd get one of the Hallmark channels short-term. I would dvr a whole bunch of the Christmas Hallmark movies and then watch during the winter season. I think I can be highly suggestible. Ever since that time I overheard girls talking about how you must sleep (and thinking it was ridiculous but couldn't get it out of my head) and then started suffering from sleep paralysis for a time and not knowing it was an actual thing, just thought I was having supernatural occurrences, until I finally came across the term. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Nope. I've seen stuff since August. I don't think this is too early at all. Christmas is only two months away. :-) We have this discussion every year. :-) I can't remember what happened yesterday let alone a whole year! haha! I know we'll also see posts about stocking stuffers, when the tree goes up, gift ideas, and how much to budget! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I thought of this thread while listening to my kids practice Christmas songs with their choir tonight. Now I feel a little less Grinchy about early Christmas stuff. Something about angelic voices singing Adeste Fidelis 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 our local mall macy's (bought out a local chain), usually has a separate store front for christmas stuff that opens in oct. this year, it's in their home store in the mall. they took the barriers down this past weekend, so it's now open. they're usually seriously down in stock by mid -dec. I was really stressed last week, so I went and walked the mall, and was in small artsy stores - they had christmas ornaments out. craft stores start getting stuff in august. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 They are putting twinkle lights on trees in front of my office building as of this morning. I thought maybe they're just jazzing it up but no, the boxes said "Christmas XYZ"...But I like twinkle lights, so fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) Lol I'm more of the bargain hunter type, but when I was pregnant with dd (her due date was in Dec. but she arrived in Nov.) I definitely wanted to finish early. I'm sure there are a few reasons some people shop early like another person mentioned mailing items. Another reason might be seeing family for Thanksgiving but not Christmas? And wanting to bring gifts then. It is nice to finish early so I have more time to wrap without feeling like oh crap, I have to wrap all this stuff tonight!? Inevitably there will probably be some of that going on as well. sil's youngest was due mid-dec. she came a week early. (unplanned born at home.) the next week . . . we had a MAJOR snowstorm that paralyzed the area. (wet snows on hills doesn't mix. especially when it refreezes at night.) eta: sil had everything ready. I prefer to have most things ready by thanksgiving so I can enjoy dec. Edited October 13, 2016 by gardenmom5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremmy Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Our Christmas stuff (Walmart) has been up for more than a month. It's sad.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I have seen Christmas stuff in Hobby Lobby since late August. I always wonder who is buying for Christmas in August. I am totally a last minute decorator/gift buyer, though. I can see craft stores carrying Christmas supplies early--I've been working on handmade Christmas gifts for about a month now. I vowed that this year I wouldn't be scrambling to finish projects at noon on Christmas Eve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 My Joann's had Christmas music playing! The Christmas stuff being out in fabric and craft stores makes sense. People need time to make energy intensive projects and have them done before advent. I need to head over and get some flannel for some holiday pajamas for the boys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I can see craft stores carrying Christmas supplies early--I've been working on handmade Christmas gifts for about a month now. I vowed that this year I wouldn't be scrambling to finish projects at noon on Christmas Eve. You are smarter than me. I bow down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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