Is it ever too early for a little Christmas cheer? According to at least one Costco in Florida, the answer is a firm “Nope!”
Despite the calendar clinging to summer until September 22nd, and Halloween candy still ruling the seasonal aisle, a Royal Palm Beach shopper recently spotted full-blown Christmas displays at their local Costco. We’re talking trees, lights, and yes, oversized Santa inflatables just chillin’ next to the Halloween snack packs. Somewhere, a pumpkin weeps.
It’s a familiar debate this time of year: when exactly should the holidays begin? Are we really skipping from sunscreen to sleigh bells with barely a pit stop for pumpkin pie?
Online reactions were mixed. One person summed it up with a dramatic, “Costco already has Christmas trees on sale!?! Good Lord!” Which, honestly, feels like the correct reaction when it’s still iced coffee weather and someone’s trying to sell you a snow globe.
But not everyone is clutching their pearls. Others are embracing the early yuletide blitz, pointing out that the sooner it’s out, the better the deals. Why wait for Black Friday when you can score a fake tree before the fall equinox?
And let’s be honest, someone out there is already blasting Mariah Carey in their car, pretending there is snow on the ground. So maybe Costco is just giving the people what they want… three months ahead of schedule.
Still, for those who prefer a more traditional rollout of the holidays, this trend can feel like Christmas creep gone wild. What happened to savoring the spooky vibes of Halloween? Or letting Thanksgiving have its moment before it’s steamrolled by Rudolph?
So what’s the right answer? Should Christmas hit store shelves in September, or should we all agree to wait until the day after Thanksgiving, as the holiday gods (and most radio stations) intended?
For now, it’s clear: Costco isn’t waiting for Santa’s signal. Christmas is here, ready or not.
