The second the clock struck midnight on Nov. 1, the distinct sound of holiday music started filling the homes of countless homes around the nation. As an avid supporter of the tradition of starting the holiday spirit right after Halloween, said music could be heard blasting from my dorm room the next day. Although many are now beginning to spread the joy of the holidays a month early, there are still those who believe that starting the holiday season so early is simply a by-product of commercialization and is just plain wrong.

From cinnamon scented candles to string lights glowing on every possible surface, the holidays have overtaken every aspect of everyday life starting the day after Halloween. While many people see these cheery holiday displays as annoying, I see no major problem with trying to spread the holiday cheer much earlier than the holiday. During the holidays people are able to carry out random acts of kindness, talk to strangers, and smile at any passerby without receiving a judgmental glare from anyone. If all people are doing is spreading their joy for the holiday, then who are we to stop them from expressing their happiness?

On the other hand, I do understand the frustration with companies as every holiday themed product is pushed into consumers’ faces from November 1st on. To me, the commercialization is simply a reflection of the general good-feeling that the holidays bring for the general population. While I do not support the misuse of holiday advertising to promote sales, I would never encourage someone to stop getting excited for the holidays “to far in advance.” With people waiting months and years for certain sports games or other events, there is no room to judge those whose excitement comes from celebrating holidays rooted in the positive thinking and feeling that comes in November and December from avid celebrators.

Furthermore, without those obsessed holiday people, we would never be able to see all the spectacular light displays and kind acts that are so cherished around the holiday times. In all honesty, these people should be encouraged, not reprimanded for their love of the pure happiness and joy of the holidays. Then again, there will always be scrooges that need to be converted to see their misguided sentiments toward the holidays, which is why the avid holiday supporters like myself will continue to blast our holiday playlists through November and December.