Christmas comes earlier every year...

Well, the radio is playing Christmas songs now. (Nov. 5) Some people make a big deal out of this, but I don't really truely mind. So long as it's just the one station. Although I really thought that the "Day after Thanksgiving" rule was working well... I do wonder when they are going to draw the line. I mean, as far as I can see, there is a increasing linear function since 2001 associated with when they start playing carols. Every year they start about 2 weeks earlier. In 25 years or so, we'll end up with an "All Christmas, All the time!" station if we're not careful. Which would not be a good thing. The thing that makes carols so special is that you only hear them once a year. And snow. Snow is essential to Christmas carols. So as I sit here on this 50 degree day in the fall, with green grass and some leaves left on the trees, Christmas carols are just out of place. The closest I can get is Snow Patrol... Chasing Cars. But, the dear aunties and grannys want their Christmas music and sob stories... so here we are.