Is it too early to listen to Christmas music? The Collegian Weighs In

The Collegian weighs in on whether starting Christmas music before December is acceptable, arguing that a light touch can lift spirits during the long late-fall months, though excessive early celebration distracts from Thanksgiving’s significance. The piece notes a tension between festive cheer and preserving Advent’s traditional focus, ultimately recommending a balanced approach that acknowledges the season’s joys without rushing past November.

That is completely ridiculous. Christmas season does not start two months before the holiday. Early Christmas celebrations also distract from November’s main holiday of Thanksgiving. It is silly to celebrate a holiday when there is another one that precedes it by a full month. The end of Thanksgiving coincides with the beginning of Advent, which marks the true Christmas season and still offers a full month of celebration. Don’t get overly excited about the future and forget about the present. Christmas season will come and it will be great when it does, but for now, enjoy the last of fall. Spend your Thanksgiving with family. Then, you can go into the Christmas season with full enthusiasm.

Additionally, the author suggests that Christmas music, when used thoughtfully, can provide hope and joy during the gray weeks leading up to the holiday, and advocates keeping some holiday music playing through the entire 12 days of Christmas to sustain the festive spirit. The discussion also touches on the way retailers push the holiday season earlier each year, influencing public perception and timing.

Авторское резюме: Небольшой, но аккуратный подход к музыке — позволить слегка приоткрыть дверь к Рождеству в ноябре, сохранив внимание к Дню благодарения и глубже почувствовать смысл Advent, при этом не превращать ноябрь в полноценный рождественский месяц.

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