Most leaves have fallen off the trees, the freezing wind has made its first appearance, the sneeze concert has started in the hallways, carols had been added to people’s playlist and Santa Claus is starring in every commercial: Christmas is back! Although we just turned our calendar pages to November, Christmas’s magical spirit has imposed itself,at the top of everybody’s mind. We could already see the red and green articles in stores last month, ready behind Halloween’s costumes and candies as a predator staring at its prey. On Nov 1, without any hesitation, taking its place, leaving Thanksgiving in its own shadow for another year.

At this time, the whole nation is divided into two opinions: those who cannot wait for their favorite holiday of the year, ready to celebrate since July, and those who cannot stand the anticipation willing to die at the mention of Christmas in a conversation. However, no matter which side is argued, this celebration is not just a day long, but a whole season. Indeed, why live in the boring and depressing routine of school life when you could feel Christmas’s happiness, vivid colors and joyful songs.

The United States stands out from other countries of the world with its famous Thanksgiving that makes another opportunity for the society to step out from ordinary days. For this particular reason, people should hold their enthusiasm about Christmas, and live their lives one holiday at a time. I understand how putting Christmas in front of everything can be a marketing strategy but that’s also the perfect way to, little by little, make a custom disappear. European countries such as France illustrate well this fact. Indeed, Halloween has unfortunately vanished from the society while it used to represent a big deal. And this is partly because of Christmas anticipation. That’s what happens when stores send their catalogs in August.

To make short, Christmas does not need to be banished from our vocabulary until December, but you should wait until Thanksgiving to end before putting up a tree in your living room.