Thou shalt have no other holidays before Mine. - Macy's 3:16

Can somebody please tell me whatever happened to Thanksgiving? You remember Thanksgiving don't you? It was a turkey-themed holiday, that used to fall somewhere between October and December. If memory serves correct, it was a pretty decent holiday too (as far as holidays go.) I say we bring it back.

Granted, Thanksgiving never really went away. It just feels that way. No sooner have you tossed out rotting pumpkins and leftover Halloween candy, when you're assaulted by the mother of all shopping seasons. Now, I fully realize that the December holidays generate a huge source of income for retailers; I just wish they would hold off on pushing their agendas for a week or so. All I ask is they ease me into the idea of spending money I probably don't have, on things people don't need and thereby incurring debt I definitely don't want, instead of jumping at the first chance to metaphorically tie me down with tinsel and garland, and have a gang of elves armed with gigantic candy canes beat me until I succumb to their will.

The television networks are no better. Apparently, it's now a logical jump to go from showing "Sleepy Hollow" one day, and "It's A Wonderful Life" the next. I can understand the logic behind this as well. The networks have got to keep their sponsors (who are usually retailers) happy. Again, all that I'm asking for is a little breathing room. 

Regardless, I doubt many people start their holiday shopping right after Halloween. So let's not be so quick to skip past Thanksgiving. If nothing else, the holiday serves as a nice buffer for the December shopping season. Think about it. You'll get a nice, relaxing dinner with family and friends (providing you're not hosting,) and a few decent football games to watch, knowing full well you'll be thrown to the retail wolves the next day. I know that this is how things used to work. I say we bring it back. That's just my humble opinion.