THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS 01/07/07

The old song goes “on the Twelfth Day of Christmas my true love make to me 12 something’s doing something.” On the 12th day Christmas is suppose to be over, period. All the decorations are to be put away till next Christmas which is December 25th. This is the day people should actual trim their trees. However, most merchants start decking the hall in late September. Ah, capitalism.

What I can’t believe is that some folks leave their twinkling lights up year round. To avoid having this stuff up and old brown trees thrown in neighbors’ back yard, how about a healthy fine for violators of the seasonal spirit? You say humbug to this idea? Think about it. It would be in the seasonal spirit of things. Here’s a better thought, let’s have another national holiday, January 7th.

It would be Untriming Day the 13th day of Christmas. Everyone would be excepted to take down all decorations, pack things away, then return all the wrong size and color Christmas presents to the mall and thereafter head to the saloon toasting good cheer. It be an epiphany.