When is the ideal time to put up the Christmas tree and hang the stockings? This is something that many people have different opinions on. Some people feel that Christmas is only a holiday for the month of December. Others think right after Thanksgiving. Then there are always a few who start feeling Christmas joy the second the last tricker-treater has left the house. How do the students of Madison High School view this topic?
After questioning a group of students, I found that about 70% of the students questioned believe that Christmas can begin once Thanksgiving is over. This group thinks that Thanksgiving must have its own season before the Christmas season can take over. However, the leftover 30% of students surveyed hold the strong opinion that the celebration of Christmas can begin the second Halloween is over. This group believes that the Christmas spirit is much more important than the spirit of Thanksgiving. They will take a break for Thanksgiving, but they will not wait to celebrate Christmas.
As you can see, there are strong opinions held about this topic. Many people will wait to decorate their house until December, for the sake of Thanksgiving. However, I have no doubt that those who have a strong love for Christmas don’t wait long after Halloween to put up the Christmas tree and hang the stockings!
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