By FABIAN CORONA
The Tower
For some people, Christmas starts the moment Halloween ends. While others are still putting away their Halloween decorations some people are already putting out their Christmas trees and lights while playing holiday music the excitement of the holiday season motivates people to start celebrating weeks before December even arrives.
Christmas can be spooky when its already here. (Thomas O’Hare/The Tower)
Whether it is the colorful decorations cheerful music or the time spent with family and friends Christmas brings a feeling of excitement that many people do not want to wait for some people believing in starting early gives them more time to enjoy everything the season has to offer. Others prefer to wait until thanksgiving passes before they decide to bring out their Christmas decorations.
Sophomore Miguel Reyes is one person who enjoys getting into the Christmas spirit early. Instead of waiting until December, he begins celebrating right after Halloween. Starting early is a way to make the holiday season last longer and enjoy everything that comes with it.
"I start celebrating Christmas right after Halloween because it makes me happy and gives me more time to enjoy the season," Reyes explained.
For Reyes, Christmas is about more than just the actual holiday. The decorations, lights, and music help create an atmosphere that makes the end of the year feel more exciting. Starting early also allows him to enjoy the traditions and spend more time expecting the holiday spirit.
"The lights, decorations, and music make everything feel more exciting, and I like having longer to enjoy," Reyes stated.
However, not everyone feels the need to start celebrating Christmas immediately after Halloween. Aaron Marrin prefers to take a different approach by waiting until Thanksgiving has passed before decorating. While he understands why people get excited early, he believes there is a time for every holiday
"No, I tend to wait until after Thanksgiving" Marrin said
Although Marrin waits longer to decorate, he understands why so many people begin celebrating early. As the weather gets colder and holiday lights start appearing around neighborhoods, the excitement of Christmas becomes harder to ignore. He believed the decorations and cheerful atmosphere help people get into the holiday spirit sooner.
"I think people are starting early and are excited to see the lights and feel the joyful season right away" Marrin explained.
The difference between Reyes and Marrin shows how people have their own traditions when it comes to celebrating Christmas. Some people enjoy stretching the holiday season out for as long as possible while others prefer to celebrate one holiday at a time; neither approach is necessarily better because everyone has their own way of enjoying the season.
As Christmas decorations continue appearing earlier each year, the excitement surrounding the holiday seems to begin long before December. For some, it starts with a Christmas tree going up the day after Halloween. For others, it begins after Thanksgiving dinner. Regardless of when people choose to decorate the lights, music and traditions are what make the season special.