anyone notice the early christmas push?

i'm at the laudromat more than a week ago, and they're already playing christmas tunes. It's not even thanks giving . . . . and I think I know why.


The economy is in the shitter. People can point fingers all they want, but at this point it is undeniable that times are going to get worse before they better. the retail sector is getting hit hard as people cut back on discretionary spending.


so what can beat the "fear for my job" blues? maybe, just maybe, the christmas spirit. extending the christmas buying season, and playing up the connection between Christmas and gift giving (ie unnecessary consumer purchases) may be the only thing the retailers have to prevent a miserable season.