Post Christmas Rant

Finally home…and glad to be here even though we had the best time! I would venture a guess that we all three (including The Beast) gained 6-7 pounds over the few days we were visiting with family. Our friend Dan always used to say with us and our family, “we are either eating.. or getting ready to go eat.” And so it was.Now for my rant and yes, I know its Christmas but this is my blog and (yeah, you know the drill).This really, really bugs me. In fact, I would go so far as to say it vexes me. Every year it gets more vexing and has reached the point where Im concerned that Im becoming a grouchy old lady but here it is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hhhhooooooo boy! You better rush right in and get you some CHRISTMAS while its fresh and HALF OFF!

Gahhhhhhhhhhh!!

Is it? Is it really? Is CHRISTMAS half off? Has anyone notified God? I am quite sure this is news to him and after all, it IS his holiday for cryin out loud!

I saw no less than a dozen “GET YOUR CHRISTMAS HERE, HALF OFF” signs on the way home.

So, is it something you find in a bargain bin if you are a savvy shopper? Can it be purchased on that crazy shopping day after Thanksgiving?
Is it something that comes packaged in a box with shrink wrap on it like a model airplane kit?  Maybe it comes in different sizes just like those big fireworks packages. You just need to select which “size” is appropriate for you- “Big Christmas, medium Christmas or Merry Little Christmas.”

You just open it up and “CHRISTMAS” pops out fully like in the old Road Runner cartoons! A tree, music, presents, food, relatives, decorations… all in one handy dandy pack. I suppose one of the big selling points is that when you are tired of it all, you pack it right back up- no muss, no fuss, no pesky drunk relatives, pine needles or dried out leftovers.
And, if you dont mind waiting until December 26th, you can enjoy a full “CHRISTMAS” for half off. I mean really, at that price- why not postpone it a few days? Its just a numeral on a calendar, right?

Last year I posted about a new invention that was becoming popular. It was a dreadful plastic and metal tree that starts out flat as a pancake and pops up completely into a full size, fully decorated “tree” (and I use that term lightly). I understand some people have allergies or simply cant have a real tree but for the LOVE OF GOD… a fully decorated and lit, smashable TREE???  The instructions on the box said, “When done USING, simply smash the “tree” down flat again and store away under the bed.

Tonight I found this video and just watching it makes me angry. I dont think I can stand it any more. Im greatly vexed.

I am frankly offended by this.

I am.

All of it.