Too early for Halloween or not? 🎃

[pedros10]

Honestly speaking from wheel of the year, Samhain is the only festival I really celebrated by heart.

[darlene13]

Thanks, that’s one of my granddaughters. We will start decorating in the middle of September.

[pedros10]

Awesome @darlene13 .

[BryWisteria]

I had to stop and think for a moment because my immediate reaction is no- it’s never too early for the best holiday of the year!

But I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t something a bit… unsettling about seeing Halloween stuff in July…

I think it’s less about seeing Halloween stuff (which I still get very excited about!) and more about how I feel that businesses are trying to squeeze money out of people for a holiday that isn’t about money.

One of the best things about Halloween in my opinion is that it’s the least stressful holiday- there’s no pressure to buy, wrap, and give out gifts like many of the other holidays (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Birthdays, even the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving can get expensive if you’re hosting).

On Halloween, you can grab random stuff around the house for your creative “costume” and there’s free candy everywhere It’s always been a cheap holiday about having fun- and the fact that businesses are trying to monetize that as much as possible just doesn’t sit well with me

Despite saying that, there’s absolutely no Halloween stuff out in Poland at the moment and I’m a bit jealous of everyone’s cute Halloween treasures

[Kasandra]

That’s the main reason Christmas is no longer my favorite holiday; there’s too much pressure to buy, which is sending a terrible message that the only way to have a joyous holiday season is through material things.
When I was younger, I probably would have thought late July/early August is too early for Halloween, but now that time goes by so fast, I actually don’t mind. It gives me more time to enjoy the holiday.

[christina4]

You’re so very welcome

[KylieEy]

OMG! I Love it! I’ve never seen a bat any cuter than this!

[MeganB]

I say it’s never too early for Halloween stuff, but that’s only because that’s the only time plain black unscented candles are easily accessible

[Amethyst]

@darlene13

We will start decorating in the middle of September

After the first day of fall, that’s when the Halloween stuff could come out! LOL!

@BryWisteria

I think it’s less about seeing Halloween stuff (which I still get very excited about!) and more about how I feel that businesses are trying to squeeze money out of people for a holiday that isn’t about money .

Too true! It’s turned into this major holiday when it used to be about homemade costumes and free sweets. Free costume parades and carnivals. Not that that doesn’t happen too, but big money sure is trying to get the most out of it.

Oh, and I’m sure in Poland they’ll be putting out the pumpkins soon.

@MeganB

I say it’s never too early for Halloween stuff, but that’s only because that’s the only time plain black unscented candles are easily accessible

No black candles around here, they used to and some nitwit had a fit in the craft store.

[BryWisteria]

@Amethyst

Oh, and I’m sure in Poland they’ll be putting out the pumpkins soon.

I hope so! I imagine we’ll be seeing them in the vegetable isle of the supermarket soon

@MeganB

hat’s the only time plain black unscented candles are easily accessible

That’s a really good point- there’s a lot of Halloween decor that would work perfectly for rituals or altar decorations. The Halloween aesthetic really is awesome for witchy folks

[Harmony]

A few years ago I would’ve agreed, but once I became a parent the speed of life automatically shifted into overdrive. Now I find that if I don’t prepare for holidays well in advance, by the time it’s “appropriate” I’m behind!! I think it’s good to be thinking about and prepping for holidays that are important to you in advance so that you’re ready when the time comes.

[Amethyst]

Good point. You’ve got to take chances when you can to get ready I suppose. LOL!

[Peaches]

My daughter loves halloween so decorations start August 1st in our house. Actually, some decor never comes down! There’s a bat hanging from a smoke detector for the last 5 years and my credenza is loaded with skulls of various types. Spiders and Jack o lanterns still adorn the bay window of our game room. Did I mention that my daughter LOVES Halloween?

[moonshadow]

@Amethyst no way! never too early!

[Amethyst]

Hee! How old is your daughter @Peaches? She sounds delightful!

@moonshadow

@Amethyst no way! never too early!

I guess I’m getting cranky in my old age. I want one holiday to finish before starting another! LOL!

[Peaches]

She’ll be 29 in December.
She will literally start thinking about halloween on November 1st

[Amethyst]

Doesn’t let any time go by, does she? LOL!

[Peaches]

We’re getting ready!

[Amethyst]

Looking Halloweenie!

[BryWisteria]

Loving your Halloween spirit, @Peaches! And what a fine collection of skulls- but is that a Pokeball (or two) I see hiding in there as well? Love it!