Feeling the Christmas spirit...
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
Canada
November 16, 2016 9:23pm CST
Coming home from work today I noticed that there were quite a few houses with the Christmas lights on and their yards and homes all decorated. Everything always looks so beautiful when it is all lit up. The Christmas spirit has hit me.
Saturday evening is our annual Santa Claus parade so I am excited about that. On Sunday Santa arrives at the mall so Christmas is definitely in the air. I love this time of year so much. It truly is a magical time. I love all the smiling faces, the hustle and bustle, and all the Christmas music playing wherever you go.
Does the place where you live have a Santa Claus Parade? If so when is it held and it is a daytime or evening parade? We use to have it in the daytime here but a few years back they changed it to the evening and it is so much nicer with all the floats lit up. I am really looking forward to it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
Oh that sounds sad. I hope the Christmas spirit arrives soon!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
17 Nov 16
I am in Florida and I haven't seen anything yet. On the other hand, I never go out at night so I wouldn't see the lights. I did notice in the paper that the big area nearby there is a huge display of lights that the boy scouts put on to raise money and toys for Toys for Tots. I plan on going there. My family is in New Jersey and I won't be able to see them this year. My daughter and grandson were here last week.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
22 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe Yes it was. I always feel bad that we are not together more but it is very expensive to go back and forth. so I cherish every time we can get together.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
Nice that you got to spend some time with your daughter and grandson!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
22 Nov 16
@ramapo17 Yes travelling is very expensive.
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
18 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe I think they are, but for us, it's a little different, as today is my daughter's birthday. So, my husband and I can't really think about Christmas until her birthday and party are over. Next week, they'll probably start getting excited.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
Yes it is! I love it! Your little ones must be starting to get excited!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
@dodo19 Yes have to get the birthdays over first! Happy Birthday to your daughter. How old is she today?
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
17 Nov 16
Now you're in the spirit :)
I don't think there are any nearby parades but local events yes!!
There are some who have their homes decorated outdoors already too.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
17 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe
I am trying to persuade to put the Christmas tree up earlier :)
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby Mine is going up earlier this year! I hope you get to put up yours early too! 
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@JudyEv (339953)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe It would have been tenor horn or baritone.
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@JudyEv (339953)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Nov 16
@HAPPSINGH My feet were so sore by the time we stopped. We marched through the city round several blocks so it was quite a long way.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
That sounds brutal. What instrument did you play?
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Nov 16
I have been doing my Christmas shopping and am about half way done which always makes me happy. I think we have a parade but if it's too cold I usually don't go.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe I love getting it done, mostly online love when they drop it on my porch. Not fighting the crowds, no using gas, and of course saving on lunch. Can't go Christmas shopping without going out for lunch. I think it's a law, Christmas shop you gotta go out for lunch lol.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 I agree about the lunch thing. It just goes together when you are Christmas shopping!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
You are doing great on your Christmas Shopping I really need to get at mine!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Nov 16
I'm not sure if they have one here. I will have to look into that. I love the Christmas spirit too. =) I can't wait for us to set up our new tree this year!
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
I haven't noticed anything at all around here. Maybe everyone is waiting for a little snow!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
They could be it but I would be fine without the snow.
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe me too. I wouldn't miss it at all!
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@LeaPea2417 (37353)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Nov 16
Our town does have an annual Christmas Parade in the old downtown that has been renovated.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
That is usually the way i am too but this year the spirit hit me early and I am enjoying it
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
19 Nov 16
I feel the spirit, but some of those around me are very negative, which drives me crazy, some of the people in my house hold
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
21 Nov 16
It is not much fun being around negative people. I feel for you.
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@rina110383 (24492)
•
17 Nov 16
We don't have a Santa Claus Parade though houses are filled with lots of Christmas lights and decorations. I love looking at them.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Nov 16
No we don't have a Santa Parade. The town I used to work in does but that won't be until later in December.
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
17 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe It is but with all the joy around it feels longer
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
17 Nov 16
There is a Santa parade in the shopping center a couple of miles from here. I've never seen the actual parade but I've gone there many times to walk around and see all the lights. I hope my new neighborhood puts up a lot of lights for Christmas. It would be a wonderful sight for me!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
That is nice too. It is all about the children.
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@thelme55 (77061)
• Germany
17 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe before the First Advent. I am used to the German decorating time.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
When will you decorate? I love Christmas music! :)
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I do like this time of year and it's festive nature. We have light parades around here
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