We’ve reached that time of year - Halloween is gone and Christmas, while not that close, will be here before you know it. It’s time discuss the thing that I don’t really think is a thing.
At my house, we have Christmas trees everywhere during the holiday season. All of them take some time to erect, light and decorate. The process begins early in November with the goal of having everything done by the time Americans are celebrating their Thanksgiving. About a week ago, a good friend asked me when the trees and decorations would start going up and I told him. He responded with the “thing” - “you should wait until after Remembrance Day”.
Look - I strongly believe that Remembrance Day is one of the most important days on our calendar and not only should we never forget the sacrifices of so many Canadians who fought for this great country - we must continue to teach younger generations to honour these heroes.
Here’s the thing (that shouldn’t be a thing). I really think one of the best ways to honour those who fought for our freedom is to let your Christmas lights shine brightly before and after Remembrance Day and I’m pretty sure most veterans would agree. Keep them shining until Canada Day if you want. You’re free to do that thanks to the many Canadians we salute every November 11th.
If, however, you think the thing is a thing (which it isn’t) and you feel strongly about not lighting and decorating until after Remembrance Day - then go ahead - again you’re free to do that thanks to those many brave Canadians - maybe just stop insisting the rest of us do the same.
