it doesn't make sense why many would start Christmas so early... I would think you would at least want it to align with winter weather. The only thing I can think of is "celebrations must come at the end of something" so after Halloween ends fall till ThxGvg then Winter till Christmas Day ends it.

But winter keeps going*... So it still doesn't make sense. 😵‍💫 (*except for FL, we struggle to have Fall weather 😭)

Good pt. I remember Len Sweet referring to “HallowThankMas” as one big, long festive season. How & why we mark time fascinates me. When I visited Philippines my host remarked on Xmas decorations going up Aug thru Feb. Rick Steves’ festivals show pts to harvest, midwinter, late winter, & spring