As of November 1st it's officially the Christmas season, oops, or should I say "Holiday" season so as to not offend those that just celebrate this time of year because it means free gifts, red things, seasonal songs and a bearded man in a suit. (No offense to those who celebrate Hanukkah. Your sacred holiday is being exploited too). Because that's really what Christmas is about. Right? Shopping and egg nog. I remember as a kid Christmas didn't start until December 1st. You always looked forward to that time of year because they started playing the songs and running the commercials and movies. Now as an adult I've realized that what my kids will interpret Christmas as compared to what I experienced, are going to be two completely different things.

I know it's cool to be all evil and negative these days, so it comes with some hesitation for me to be all "wee, yippy, Christmas!". Because that's not cool at all to all the cool guys. Bummer. Certain things just bug the shit out of me. And this is one of them.

Just announced: Holloween is now officially part of the "Holiday Season". So now you can start consuming for the "Holidays" in early October or late September, whatever makes you happy.