A lot of people complain that Christmas comes earlier every year. But, is that really true? Extended holiday shopping seasons have been the norm for well over a century. And besides, there's one big (and spooooky) reason that Christmas can only come so early. Marketing professor Darrin Duber-Smith joins Brian to discuss the phenomenon of "Christmas creep."
Music in this episode
- "Silent Movie (Old Record Version)" — Anastasia Kir, via Pixabay
- "Deck the Hall Jazz" — Anastasia Kir, via Pixabay
- "Ambient Piano" — BlackPy Beats, via Pixabay
- "Gentle Soft Piano - Christmas Vibes" — Alex Products, via Free Music Archive
- "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" — Dee Yan-Kee, via Free Music Archive
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Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.
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