Chicagoist: Santa Claus is Coming to Already in Town

Marcus Gilmer

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:38:54 -0600

I'm used to "Christmas in July/August" promotions. It's a good excuse for sales between the 4th of July and Labor Day sales. I remember those as a kid. It's the "creep" that's shocking...

Stealth

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:36:10 -0600

So I suppose no one saw the "Christmas In July" tv commercials for some furniture stores several mnths ago...

kgvs72

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:08:11 -0600

I always thought that was weird. I'm glad there's other people that feel the same way too. I own a store in the South Side of Chicago. I'm already having an Easter sale. Stop by.

Chris F

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:25:10 -0600

On Tuesday, Nov 4th, Election Day, I ate lunch at the Taco Bell on Clybourn. The muzak was all x-mas, all the time. Ridiculous.

smussy

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:57:34 -0600

i think the lite got burned by last year. i think they started the cmas music november 1st. which is completely wack. as far as holiday decorations, i was in a walgreens where one aisle was halloween and the next was being stocked with cmas stuff. i *did* get to pick up some christmas lights, though ...