Our homeschooled sons have participated in a local youth symphony here in southern IN for many years now. Every year - the orchestra participates in the "Holiday Concert" in December. The one positive thing about it though, is the fact that there are still "Christmas" carols and songs performed by the orchestra (mixed in with a few non-traditional pieces).
So - that's one good thing, still - I guess. The thing that I am noticing here in southern IN this year is that there are now 2 major discount stores open on Thanksgiving (K-Mart and Meijers), as well as Walgreens whch has been doing that for some time now. Also - noticed this morning while I was driving one of my sons to a chemistry class - a sign in front of a Mcdonald's saying that it would be open on Thanksgiving Day for breakfast.
It appears that more and more retail stores are remaining open, as well as restaurants on Thanksgiving and Christmas - it's just not what it used to be anymore - sadly!!
Those days are just not... like the ones we used to know.....
I looked through the ads in the paper today and was shocked to see so many stores open today. Even the gym was packed today. I was glad Kroger was open though when I woke up and found that my dinner rolls turned moldy overnight.
**The one positive thing about it though, is the fact that there are still "Christmas" carols and songs performed by the orchestra (mixed in with a few non-traditional pieces).**
And I especially love it when a choir sings a traditional song in Latin!
BTTT!