It's time to say enough. When we here in the US see Christmas decorations going up and start hearing Christmas songs on the radio in mid October it's time to tell the retailers and the media that they've gone too far.

It's time to reclaim Christmas from the retailers. Here's the proposal:

• Give personalized gifts or gifts that you have made yourself.
• Don't expect gifts from everyone, and let others know that you don't want them to go out and buy you something that you don't need or want just because they feel obligated to.
• If you must buy a gift then try to buy one that was made locally. Support your local economy.
• Put up Christmas decorations for a short period of time. Two months of Christmas is a bit much.
• Don't buy gifts during the peak holiday season. (watch the video below..)

a snippet of Rev Billy showing us what the holiday spirit is about

If you are not in the US you might think this is all a bit nutty, but please understand the situation we're in. We start seeing Christmas ads a full two months before Christmas. In mid September of 2007 the stores started putting out Christmas decorations and started stocking "gifts" that they suggested.

Articles and links of interest:

CordWeekly.com article "Time to reclaim Christmas from consumerism"

Recycled Christmas

Christmas 2007 page

Buy nothing Christmas web site

Rev Billy

What Would Jesus Buy