Commercializing Christmas in July
July 27, 2009 by Katelyn Thomas
Filed under Home & Living
One of my favorite things about Christmas in July is the lack of commercialism. However, according to a recent article in the International Business Times, businesses are trying to turn the whole idea into a commercialized venture. I noticed the new trend for myself when several tempting emails about toy sales from Toys “R” Us arrived in my inbox.
Photo: SXC
For someone like me, who likes to finish Christmas shopping well ahead of schedule, it is nice to be able to take advantage of additional sales in July. But the candy canes, cards and bell ringing, Santa hat wearing Salvation Army workers? I think it is a shame to make them less special by trotting them out any old time someone wants to increase sales.
So, what do you think about the commercialization of Christmas in July?
