The holiday season may be right around the corner – but for some, it’s already here! With stores already putting out Christmas trees and festive decorations, the question has to be asked: Is it too early to celebrate Christmas?

People across America have different views of when Christmas should start being celebrated and the appropriate time for Christmas music to play on radio stations. We spoke to four PC students before Winter Break to get their opinions on the topic.

Ky Nelms, a Junior at PC, said her family does not listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving because “my mother is very ecstatic about Thanksgiving.” When asked about her opinion on people listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, she disclosed that “personally, I don’t really care. I see how it’s marketable… Christmas songs are great.”

In another interview, Valeria Inciarte offered her opinion that “Thanksgiving isn’t that big a holiday.” She said her playlist of Christmas songs always makes an appearance as Christmas draws near. Inciarte added that “people should listen to what they want”. Ivan Cerillo, a fellow PC Junior, agreed: “I think it’s valid. I listen to it [Christmas music] during June.”

A more common dispute is when to start Christmas festivities. Toby Alain, another Junior at Panther Creek, thinks that “November 1st is too early” to begin celebrating Christmas. Cerillo had a more relaxed stance on the matter, “Whenever you feel like you want Christmas, you should celebrate,” he answered in the interview.

Winter Break is an exciting time for students at Panther Creek. There is a lot to do! When questioned on their satisfaction with the amount of time off from school, students gave differing opinions. Alain and his fellow classmate Cerillo agreed that Winter Break is the perfect length of time: “Two weeks is enough,” Alain remarked during his interview.

In a contradictory opinion, Nelms wants Winter Break to get extended “an extra three to four days… minimum” to partake in her Christmas traditions. She will celebrate Christmas in Savannah this year and celebrate a family birthday. Inciarte agreed with the prospect of an extended break. She thinks it should end “the week after the first week of January” to have more time to relax. Cerillo seemed to agree with the aspect of relaxation. His response, when asked about his plans for Christmas, was “staying home [and] resting up. I’m a bit overwhelmed right now, so I need some time to recuperate.”

That seems to be a common theme for most students and staff here at the Creek. Whenever you begin your celebrations, be sure to enjoy the time off!