It is November 3rd. I only watch one TV show live (The Amazing Race). I switch back and forth between about six radio stations, and I don't go shopping *that* much. So why have I already been inundated with Christmas commercials, music, and other advertising?!

So hey, I have discovered why I love Christmas so much. Check out my patron saint:

( Hidden for your scrolling convenience )

Continued from here.

Suddenly, there's a knock at the door!

( Who could it be? )

I will admit that sometimes it is sad that I do not have a Facebook account. Today, it means I cannot receive my very personal gift from the Old Spice Man.

With the single exception of an item that doesn't come out until the ninth, I am completely done with my Christmas shopping! Hurray for me!

Believe it or not, I have decorated my Christmas tree and fireplace mantle once again this year!

( It's a Christmas party at the home of Monkey D. Luffy. )

I can't take pictures of my Christmas setup until I finish the mantle display, and I can't finish my display until I figure out where I put my ticky-tack. This makes me sad ( Read more... )

::opens up Windows Explorer::

C:\Music

C:\Music\Holiday

C:\Music\Holiday\Christmas

Oh, yeah. I think I'll start with a little Bear in the Big Blue House...

As I have previously mentioned, I've been collecting (most of) the One Piece Strong World Portrait of Pirates figures. The last of them arrived a little while ago, which was great because it meant suit!Zoro and suit!Chopper were ready just in time for the Christmas party.

( Dad, it's okay if you skip everything but the last picture. )

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and you know what that means!

( Did somebody say Christmas?! )