As we approach the holiday season, there is often a big discussion on when individuals start to celebrate Christmas.
The weather is beginning to get chillier, stores are full of decorations and Christmas music is starting to play, which means some might be ready to celebrate while others might wait till later in the season.
The Rocket was interested in learning students’ thoughts on when they feel it is officially time to celebrate the season.
In a recent survey conducted by The Rocket, some students shared that they start celebrating on November 1, while others wait to celebrate after Thanksgiving.
Students shared that the cold weather, decorations, holiday drinks and winter break are what makes it feel like Christmas.
“When it gets chilly out and some of my favorite stores release Christmas merchandise,” an SRU student said regarding when it feels like the holiday.
“Decorations, especially when you first put up the Christmas tree, or holiday baking,” another student shared.
Some students also shared that they start listening to Christmas music and decorating right after Halloween, while others wait until after Thanksgiving.
Students then shared if they feel Thanksgiving can get overlooked because of Christmas.
“I do celebrate Thanksgiving, but I only do it on Thanksgiving. I feel like it could be forgotten for some though because of Christmas, but I just personally celebrate it on the day,” a student said.
“I celebrate Thanksgiving, but I feel as a whole it’s a forgotten holiday,” another student said.
Everyone who answered the survey said that they enjoy Thanksgiving, many stating that they celebrate with their family and friends.
“Dinner with my family, then either Black Friday shopping or a movie,” a student said when asked about Thanksgiving plans.
“Eating delicious food with my family,” another student said.
At the end of the survey, students were able to share anything they like about the holidays. Some of the responses were the following:
“Holidays are fun. Makes me sad when people skip over them because they are more excited for one than another,” a student shared.
“My family has a tradition of handmade jumbo stockings that are decorated similar to an ugly Christmas sweater,” another student shared.
“Have fun with the holidays,” another student shared.
