Christmas inflation
11-25-19, 01:35 PM
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I saw an X-Mas-themed TV ad before Halloween.
11-25-19, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
I believe modern archaelogical/historical research puts Jesus' birth around 3-4 BC. And in the spring.
11-25-19, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
not as trippy as existing from 'before' time
Sooo, 2057 birthday candles?
I sure hope he'll forgive me if I'm off by a few.
11-25-19, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcus_Ti
Isn't the definition of "major holiday", that it has its own flavored/seasonal coffee creamer and beer?
11-25-19, 02:01 PM
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Retailers who got burned during the 2008 crisis now get their holiday merchandise in and out early. Halloween comes in September, but good luck finding items in October. Thanksgiving is hot on the heals of Halloween, usually the same time. Good luck finding Thanksgiving decorations in November. Christmas trickles in with Halloween. Lingers into December, but good luck finding much after the first week. I had a hard time finding a particular type of Christmas string light this past weekend.
11-25-19, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
Ahhh...
When can we go back to only having 12 days of Christmas...
And gifts like a Partridge, French Hens, Turtle Doves, etc.
I'm not sure about the rings... and not enough rings for the milking maids.
When can we go back to only having 12 days of Christmas...
And gifts like a Partridge, French Hens, Turtle Doves, etc.
I'm not sure about the rings... and not enough rings for the milking maids.
Don't do it dude. Just don't.
11-25-19, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by genec
Do you understand the mess six geese and seven swans would make? And eight cows... eight freakin' cows.
Don't do it dude. Just don't.
Don't do it dude. Just don't.
Do you get 12 partridges, or do you just get one?
Or, perhaps regifting?
11-25-19, 04:19 PM
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I'd settle for freezer wrapping.
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11-26-19, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
The question that has never been clear is if one gets to multiply the gifts.
Do you get 12 partridges, or do you just get one?
Or, perhaps regifting?
Do you get 12 partridges, or do you just get one?
Or, perhaps regifting?
Just think of all those "maids a milkin'. " Whoo hoo.
11-26-19, 08:18 AM
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Don't forget once Christmas has come and gone, it's time to break out the wallet for all the useful swim wear and summer wear... in January.
There's something that has gone on forever. Summer clothing for sale in the dead of winter and winter clothing for sale in the dog days of summer.
There's something that has gone on forever. Summer clothing for sale in the dead of winter and winter clothing for sale in the dog days of summer.
11-27-19, 07:53 AM
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Are you actually inflating something for Christmas? 
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11-27-19, 11:42 AM
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I grew up in Connecticut where it snowed a lot. Seattle doesn't feel very xmasy. But going up to the mountains always changes that.
