On 25/08/2010 2:21 PM, Warp wrote:
>    In the US they have a huge festivity in the last day of October, which
> in theory would put an upper limit to how early they will start selling
> Christmas (because it makes more sense to sell Halloween before that).
> And it's my understanding (although I have never been to the US) that
> most places do indeed quickly change Halloween decorations to Christmas
> decorations the very next day.
>

We, in the UK, have a later one at the beginning of November, 
celebrating the execution of Guy Fawkes for failing to assassinate King 
James I (of GB).

>    Regardless, it's also my understanding that this doesn't stop many
> people and places from starting selling Christmas ridiculously early.
> I think many shops will have Christmas and Halloween decorations at the
> same time (which, if you think about it, is rather weird and bizarre).


Saints' Day it is not incongruous that two Christian celebrations are 
advertised together.

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Best Regards,
	Stephen

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