It's the last week of October and just 3 days until the 31st, which is a day that has a different meaning for all. For most, it is a day of fun and scary costumes with the passing out or collecting of treats. For some of Mexican descent, it is the Day of the Dead. Of those with Celt roots, it is the time of Sahaim. For stores, it marks the start of the holiday shopping. Shelves are already being moved around to make space for more merchandise.
I worked retail many, many years ago, so I understand the pressure to make sure a sale is made so the stuff has to be put out early but too many stores were putting out the Christmas stuff right next to the Halloween stuff at about the same time. I feel insulted for the holiday of Halloween that it couldn't even have a week to itself before Christmas was pushed up front and center. Poor Thanksgiving may as well be skipped if you went by how much decorations stores use to signify the importance of each holiday.
I give each day its due respect. The night will end and the new day will begin in its due time, no sooner or later. Autumn is ending and winter is coming. It is time to give thanks to the earth who provides for us, blessings to those who are no longer with us and love to those who are with us everyday.
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