July ad for "early start" on Christmas

Have you heard of the term “Christmas Creep”? It refers to the ever-earlier kickoff of Christmas sales promotions — from early fall to late summer and even sooner in the year. Here’s an example: a flier from Pier 1 in July (yes, July!). For those of us who celebrate the Nativity as a joyful holiday, there is no need to go do a bunch of shopping and spending. “Christmas Creep” is creepy.