Garfield is correct as far as the timing of his celebration. We don’t need to be hearing about “Christmas” in October, November or any other time outside of December. A local radio station began its 24-hour “Christmas” music format in early November. Way too early for the limited playlist that features the same tired-out selections aired ad nauseum until the 25th.
Radio stations used to play the occasional holiday tune in December and save the 24-hour format for Christmas Eve (starting at noon) and Christmas Day; and these were usually presented commercial-free. I would like to know who came up with the idea of broadcasting this stuff in November. By December 25th you are so sick of it that you are glad the holidays are over. Not a good thing. The holiday season should be a special time of year, something to look forward to.
December 1st is early enough for the “Christmas” music, movies and store decorations. I put quotation marks around “Christmas” because what is being celebrated is greed, materialism and crass consumerism, not the holiday.
Just tryin to keep up. Decorations finally up outside? Check. Tree cut down in the forest going up primitive off roads( Whew) in my Subaru? Check. Decorations brought in from the garage? Check. House and tree decorated? Nope. Christmas shopping begun? Aaaaagh!
codycab over 2 years ago
Some people have no patience at all. HURRY UP AND GET HERE ALREADY, CHRISTMAS!!!
arjun.shriv over 2 years ago
He won’t be saying that when Christmas leaves.
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
In the words of Burl Ives (1909-1995), “oh, by golly, have a holly-jolly Christmas.”
The Collector over 2 years ago
Careful Garfield. At your age you’re going to seriously hurt yourself doing that.
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 2 years ago
Who eases into Christmas? Not retailers, especially those who put out Christmas stuff in September.
in.amongst over 2 years ago
call me a sour puss – but nopes, not buying it!!
salemadar_pete_11 over 2 years ago
More like “EAT into Christmas
pcolli over 2 years ago
Just another day….
DaveG1960 over 2 years ago
Nice to see a smile on his face…..
RLinGoComics (REBRANDING) #SupportUkraineandIsrael over 2 years ago
YaY!
jr1234 over 2 years ago
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jagedlo over 2 years ago
Christmas Disco Garfield there in the last panel?
Count Olaf Premium Member over 2 years ago
I feel that way about Halloween, personally. :) And fie on anyone who dares disrespect candy corn!
Firestar over 2 years ago
THAT MEANS IT’S TIME TO PARTY!!!!!! :)
davidjf44 over 2 years ago
Hurry……….and then done all to fast!
edmund_graham over 2 years ago
Of course this probably is easing into the holidays by Garfield’s standards
KianWatsonY10 over 2 years ago
BEGIN THE CHRISTMAS CHEER!!!
Clarence over 2 years ago
Hope we get more Christmas comics
geese28 over 2 years ago
Can’t wait for Christmas but if I have to hear Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas” one more time……
Jonathan K. and the Elusive Dream Girl over 2 years ago
What happens when Christmas falls on a Monday?
BlitzMcD over 2 years ago
YES!!!! I couldn’t have said it better.
Whatever happened to common sense? over 2 years ago
Garfield is correct as far as the timing of his celebration. We don’t need to be hearing about “Christmas” in October, November or any other time outside of December. A local radio station began its 24-hour “Christmas” music format in early November. Way too early for the limited playlist that features the same tired-out selections aired ad nauseum until the 25th.
Radio stations used to play the occasional holiday tune in December and save the 24-hour format for Christmas Eve (starting at noon) and Christmas Day; and these were usually presented commercial-free. I would like to know who came up with the idea of broadcasting this stuff in November. By December 25th you are so sick of it that you are glad the holidays are over. Not a good thing. The holiday season should be a special time of year, something to look forward to.
December 1st is early enough for the “Christmas” music, movies and store decorations. I put quotation marks around “Christmas” because what is being celebrated is greed, materialism and crass consumerism, not the holiday.
karmakat01 over 2 years ago
yeah, the last panel is more the Garfield we REALLY KNOW!
CaveCat87 over 2 years ago
Rock on, Garfield!
blakerl over 2 years ago
OOh yes!! and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
paranormal over 2 years ago
Especially an eating holiday!!!
Goat from PBS over 2 years ago
I’m with you, Garfield. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
I’m with you.,..
150652 over 2 years ago
i have read every garfield comic strip ever
JLChi over 2 years ago
Yay, Christmas!!!!!
donwestonmysteries over 2 years ago
Just tryin to keep up. Decorations finally up outside? Check. Tree cut down in the forest going up primitive off roads( Whew) in my Subaru? Check. Decorations brought in from the garage? Check. House and tree decorated? Nope. Christmas shopping begun? Aaaaagh!
Awesomeman235ify2 over 2 years ago
Plot twist: He’s celebrating because Garfield is in Nick All-Star Brawl.
tjason910 over 2 years ago
Big smile on my face
WentHulk over 2 years ago
Hahahaha!
BenBerlin over 2 years ago
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Black76Manta over 2 years ago
I totally agree Garfield
BJ40 Premium Member over 2 years ago
No more catnip for you, Garfield.
Johnny Appleseed over 2 years ago
YESSSS!!!
ElJorro over 2 years ago
Garfield has learned the lessons of corporate America quite well.
YourPCRanIntoAProblem over 1 year ago
Honestly, I agree. Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday.