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Yes, I’m one of THOSE people. The ones who make you say, “Really? Christmas already? Geez….”

You bet I am. It’s November 1^st. The Christmas season has officially begun. The Christmas music has begun playing in the Barton household. I figure I’ve heard enough Ke$ha, Gaga, and Taylor Swift in the past 10 months. Christmas music will be a welcome change.

“But, don’t you get you get sick of Christmas celebrating for so long? Doesn’t it seem to lose something by the end?”

No, for me, it doesn’t. And I’m sad for those who do feel that way. I mean, too bad it couldn’t last longer. The spirit of giving, the joyous caroling, the reminder of the ultimate gift given to us by God. Shouldn’t this be celebrated more than just 1/12^th of the year?

“Isn’t Thanksgiving just being pushed to the side? Are you forgetting about that?”

No, I’m not forgetting about Thanksgiving. It’s a wonderful holiday I consider part of the Christmas season. What better time to be thankful for than family and all God has blessed us with! But I don’t have a turkey tree.  And until the Lions make it worth celebrating again (Soon, I hope!) I can’t even look at football as part of that tradition.

So yes, I celebrate Christmas earlier than many. I’m one of those people who fills with joy when stores start putting up their decorations before Halloween. I don’t plan on stopping this. I plan on fully embracing it more and more each year, and passing it on to my daughter. To those who disagree with me, I understand, and that’s fine. I promise to try my best to not call you Ebeneezer or sing carols incessantly outside your window.

Nonetheless, Merry Christmas!!!!