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9 Signs The Christmas Season Is Here

Have you been bitten by the Christmas bug, or the bah humbug?

Devin DeGagne
Nov 11, 2015
Western Washington University
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9 Signs The Christmas Season Is Here

Just hours after Halloween night was coming to an end, Christmas advertisements began airing and, for some, the season of cheer had begun. A few of us have been bitten by the Christmas bug, and others, the bah humbug.

Here are nine signs the holiday season is here and that you have been bitten by the Christmas bug.

1. Starbucks's Red Cups Are Finally Out

As you stand in line for the classic fall pumpkin spice latte, you may find that the peppermint mocha has already appeared on the menu and coffee is being served in red cups. Yes, you are not mistaken, Starbucks began serving their red cups, and you could not be more excited.


2. Christmas Sweaters Are Acceptable To Wear

The cold weather is coming in and you are too cheap to turn on the heat, so you find yourself pulling out Christmas jumpers to keep warm…and you suddenly smell the scent of previous Christmases. The intoxicating smell wraps you in the holiday magic and you fall under the Christmas spell.


3. Pre-Black Friday Sales Are Here

The biggest shopping day of the year, where people purchase all their Christmas gifts: Black Friday. Stores like Best Buy and Amazon are having PRE-BLACK FRIDAY SALES.


4. Pillsbury Christmas Cookies Have Hit Store Shelves

Shopping through the grocery store, you walk by Pillsbury Christmas tree cookies and think to yourself, “It’s not even Thanksgiving yet.” Next thing you know, you are at the checkout and the cashier is scanning those delectable holiday cookies. HOLI-YAY.


5. Netflix Has Classic Holiday Movies

Holiday movies are added to Netflix. If you have been bitten by the Christmas bug, then you have already watched "Love Actually."


6. Stores Have Stocked Advent Calendars

Advent calendars are out. You decide to buy two, one for November in preparation for Christmas, and one for December.


7. Holiday Television Specials Promos Have Aired

Promos for holiday television specials have aired and you cannot wait. "A Very Murray Christmas," featuring George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, and of course Bill Murray, will make for an interesting holiday event.


8. Amazon Wish Lists Become Christmas Wish Lists

Your Amazon wish list has become your Christmas wish list. Just forward Santa your wish list, because you are never too old for a Christmas list. Or Santa.


9. ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas Has Released Their Line-Up

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule has been released, so remember to plan your December accordingly. And do not fret, "Elf" will be playing 12 times. Yes, 12 TIMES. To help in your planning, here is the link to the line-up: ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas.


So ask yourself, are you one to bask in the Christmas spirit, or the one to shun away from the holiday cheer until after Thanksgiving?

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