What month is this?

Sorry I’ve missed a few days…last minute shopping and projects at work stole me away.

But, Sunday, I went shopping at the mall. While I love Christmas and especially children opening gifts, I really hate shopping at the mall anytime, especially with the crowds at Christmastime.

So I walked the 14 miles from my parking spot to the entrance, and I was not disappointed: the crowd looked like a sardine can except the fish were moving. And I noticed the din of so many people milling around.

Wait a minute? Din of the people? Where is the Christmas music?

Even though this is one of my “Christmas Spirit” stores, they had no Christmas music playing. As I looked around, I could find next to no Christmas decorations as well. All this despite having a “Christmas Headquarters” with decorations at one corner of the store.

I made my selections and headed for the cashiers. Pleasantly surprised, I found they had every one open and the lines really weren’t too bad. I made my purchases and paid.

The cashier looked at me and smiled. Now, the moment of truth: will he say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”??? I waited in anticipation (sort of).

“Have a good one!” he said with a big friendly smile, just as if it was August 19th, rather than December 19th.

“You too.”

I would have gladly settled for “Happy Holidays”.