As Halloween approaches, a holiday I usually cherish, I find myself wrestling with a sense of burnout that feels completely out of place. While I should be reveling in the festive spirit, I’m more like a reluctant participant in an endless cycle of holiday hype that seems to start earlier each year.
It all kicked off in early August when the countdown to pumpkin spice lattes began. By September, the first articles about quirky family Halloween costumes started popping up, and my local store was already stocked with a dizzying array of costumes, skeletons, and decorations. They even had a section for Christmas items, as if Halloween is merely the prelude to the holiday season.
When Halloween night finally arrived, I was ready to throw in the towel. Sure, there were some amusing moments—like that baby dressed as a famous politician or the adorable costumes I saw while trick-or-treating—but honestly? I was done. I had been bombarded with Halloween-themed promotions and decor for months, and I just wanted a moment to breathe.
There’s a fine line between embrace of the holiday spirit and sheer over-saturation, and it feels like we’ve crossed it. By November 2nd, my inbox was already flooded with emails about holiday shopping and festive plans. It’s as if Thanksgiving has been overshadowed, ignored altogether, and we’re now racing toward Christmas before the pumpkin pie is even served.
Holiday fatigue is becoming more common, and it seems to start earlier each year. If we keep blending these celebrations together, soon we’ll be putting up lights in June and mixing holiday themes in a way that dilutes their uniqueness. Can we just pause for a moment and appreciate the individual joy each holiday brings?
I genuinely love the holidays—I pull out my fall decorations on October 1st and eagerly plan my festive cards. But I’ve reached a tipping point. I’d prefer to savor each holiday in its own time rather than rush through them all at once. Cramming too many celebrations into one season doesn’t make it more special; it just leads to exhaustion and frustration.
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In summary, let’s strive for balance in our holiday celebrations, allowing each moment to shine on its own without the pressure of constant festivities.
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