Is It Really That Bad?

I know the economy is bad. I understand that retailers are hurting. But I just saw a Christmas commercial for Sears. It's October! Please!

I noticed the other day that Hallmark has its annual Christmas ornament in stores, too. I've seen that in year's past and thought it was absurd to display Christmas before Halloween.

But it's one thing to have something in a store. But on TV?

At this rate, Christmas is going to be like elections - we'll all be sick of it before it gets here.