And so it begins,

Halloween has past and though signs of this have been present well before then, it has now gathered too much power to be ignored: mass-marketing Christmas season.

Christmas music is beginning to blare out of the store and mall speakers. Holiday decorations are on sale, now! Despite the economy, I have seen an increase in shoppers and money spent at my retail job, and while out shopping.

But what about Thanksgiving, it’s not even happened yet? you ask. Don’t stress, there’s still plenty of decorative leaves and turkey candle holders, too.

Its probably time to start thinking of ways to “green-up” these holidays in the house, without spending too much, but while making sure its all “holly-jolly.”

I am so glad that I will be on woods-hugged farm way in the countryside for Black Friday. For those of you so lucky to be drawn into the shopping festivals: good luck. Stores only carry a handful of the best deals (e.g. $300 laptops, or wiis for any price), and no matter how early you get in line, there will be at least 20 people in front of you. I advise wearing protective gear, and maybe some mace, to tackle the crowd. Its dangerous times people!