Happy October: A Mini Post!
Wow, I can’t believe we are approaching the last few months of the year. I am always excited when October rolls around because this month for me is a informal introduction to the holiday season. October most definitely brings cool weather as the fall season is coming to an end and many begin to set their sights on winter.
One of my favorite things about October is Halloween. Although I don’t formally celebrate Halloween as a “holiday” for various reasons, I do appreciate the festivities that come along with it. I have many fond memories of carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating from my childhood. Even though I am a twenty-something adult now , I can honestly say that I still have lots of fun on October 31st!
In October, I usually start thinking about the upcoming holiday season and planning events for friends and family. I already have my mind on Christmas gifts & shopping for the holiday. I definitely put in a lot of preparation and hard work during this time of year. I literally can’t wait to put up decorations for Thanksgiving & Christmas! I always have so much fun when the holiday season comes around!
As much as I love the holiday season, I have to say that I am a little taken aback by the fact that retailers now put out Christmas merchandise so early this year! I have been inside of many stores lately, all of have holiday decorations available! This is somewhat shocking to me, because I don’t ever remember a time when holiday merchandise was displayed way before November. I don’t know about you, but something feels weird about purchasing Christmas decorations at the beginning of October…
What is your favorite time of year?
