Tuesday, November 16, 2010

the rules of christmas decorating

I put up our Christmas decorations today. Yes, I am aware that Thanksgiving has yet to happen, however, I feel justified in doing so, since we are leaving and won't be back until practically December.

I think there's a rule somewhere that says if you are gone for the day after Thanksgiving, when Christmas decorations can legally be put up, that it's ok to have them up before you go. As long as the fall decorations are taken down first, and the Halloween stuff is put all the way away, because really, it's kind of sacrilegious to have those creepy spiders crawling all over the Baby Jesus, but wouldn't you agree?

We're going to Illinois to visit my momma, for 12 whole days. And seeing as we get back on the 29th I felt that it was reasonable to put up Christmas, and have 1 less thing to do when we get home. Still, it seems strange to have all of this stuff up, when it's raining and the leaves are still making their way slowly to the piles on the ground. Strange, but efficient my friends.

8 comments:

  1. Anything in the name of efficiency. That's my motto. Thanks for following it.

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  2. Well, good for you! I'm holding myself back as hard as I can because I'm feeling SO FESTIVE! But Thanksgiving is at my house this year, so I'm waiting. :) I'm listening to the Christmas music though. Can't help it!

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  3. Hi Jess, I'm Karen's daughter and always find humor in your comments to her, so I thought I would check out your blog. Funny, today my sister inlaw and I were just discussing that we want to put our decorations for Christmas up now :)

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  4. Have a wonderful time with your momma. Personally, I think you've done a genius thing getting your decorating done. Your house will look so festive when you return!

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  5. Have a great time in Illinois! Where in Illinois, by the way? My hubby is from Evanston, just outside of Chicago.

    =)

    PS. And I think the Christmas decoration are perfectly kosher (heehee), but only because you'll be gone on the "legal" day...

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  6. Hope your having a great time away!!Thats great that you got to get out of here for a while. I'm jealous!!

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  7. TOtally agree---I think it will be so fun to walk in your home after being gone for 12 whole days and have it be all festive!

    Merry Christmas to you!

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