Tree lighting LSL

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I’ve lived here about 20 years and it still escapes me why the loud carnival games have a place here during the tree lightings. The only reason could be the boatload of $$ that is collected. Maybe that’s the price of annoyance. Still come, though. It’s a special thing to share with fellow Villagers!

[Arctic Fox]

Could they not at least wait until December before kicking off the Christmas celebrations?

[Charles K]

Typically, the season starts after Thanksgiving. Plus, tomorrow is December 1.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I’ve lived here about 20 years and it still escapes me why the loud carnival games have a place here during the tree lightings. The only reason could be the boatload of $$ that is collected. Maybe that’s the price of annoyance. Still come, though. It’s a special thing to share with fellow Villagers!

Well, the tree is lit. Looks like TV were able to combine several holidays in one. Too bad DEI is now out of fashion. Guess we’ll be stuck with these new trees for a few years.

[Bogie Shooter]

Well, the tree is lit. Looks like TV were able to combine several holidays in one. Too bad DEI is now out of fashion. Guess we’ll be stuck with these new trees for a few years.

What does DEI have to do with it?

[dewilson58]

I’ve lived here about 20 years and it still escapes me why the loud carnival games have a place here during the tree lightings. The only reason could be the boatload of $$ that is collected. Maybe that’s the price of annoyance. Still come, though. It’s a special thing to share with fellow Villagers!

Carnival gigs don't make a "boatload of $$".

Reason, Carnival is entertainment for some.

:highfive:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’ve lived here about 20 years and it still escapes me why the loud carnival games have a place here during the tree lightings. The only reason could be the boatload of $$ that is collected. Maybe that’s the price of annoyance. Still come, though. It’s a special thing to share with fellow Villagers! I’m in my 80’s ,I like playing the carnival games and really enjoy watching the kids playing ,it’s called fun ,try it you might like it .

[coffeebean]

Could they not at least wait until December before kicking off the Christmas celebrations?

Santa Claus officially begins the Christmas season when he appears at the end of the Thanksgiving Day parade. Retail stores officially begin the Christmas season at the end of August. LOL.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

What does DEI have to do with it?

Poor attempt at humor in reference to the Hanukkah tree and inclusiveness. I just like traditional Christmas colors, red, green and white. Different strokes for different folks. No harm, just preference.

[Driller703]

Ya think?

[Velvet]

In my opinion, an “all inclusive Christmas tree” is just fine as long as we still recognize it as one. I just thought we went modern, on the abstract side, with this one at LSL. (I prefer not to make a joke of Christmas.)

[Arctic Fox]

Santa Claus officially begins the Christmas season when he appears at the end of the Thanksgiving Day parade. Retail stores officially begin the Christmas season at the end of August. LOL.

So true :-)

[EastCoastDawg]

Could they not at least wait until December before kicking off the Christmas celebrations?

Would be nice if they gave us a week after Thanksgiving to catch our breath - no need to squeeze everything in.

Doesn't even need to be done on a weekend - isn't that one of the benefits of our being retired?

[CarlR33]

Would be nice if they gave us a week after Thanksgiving to catch our breath - no need to squeeze everything in.

Doesn't even need to be done on a weekend - isn't that one of the benefits of our being retired?Tell that to your early decorating neighbors, LOL

[EastCoastDawg]

Tell that to your early decorating neighbors, LOL

Not just "early" - some of them still have Hallowe'en stuff up - or maybe that is early for next year :-)

[Nana2Teddy]

I’ve lived here about 20 years and it still escapes me why the loud carnival games have a place here during the tree lightings. The only reason could be the boatload of $$ that is collected. Maybe that’s the price of annoyance. Still come, though. It’s a special thing to share with fellow Villagers!
We enjoy the trees at the squares at a later date when it’s not a crazy, crowded, carnival atmosphere, and we can easily find parking.

[Brynnie]

We enjoy the trees at the squares at a later date when it’s not a crazy, crowded, carnival atmosphere, and we can easily find parking.

Believe it or not, 20 years ago the tree lighting was a tasteful, respectful occasion in both Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing. Villagers gathered in joy and fellowship and sang Christmas carols, led by talented vocalists from The Villages entertainment cast. The countdown and the lighting were exciting, especially for the kids who were there visiting grandparents. There were no loud, obnoxious drunks and no one hawking their wares. DEI was not a fad then, but somehow everyone was naturally included. Sure has changed now that TV has become a resort of sorts. We don't bother going anymore.

[Velvet]

It was a community back then, I remember, visiting my parents. Now TV is a city with all the attributes of urban behavior.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Believe it or not, 20 years ago the tree lighting was a tasteful, respectful occasion in both Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing. Villagers gathered in joy and fellowship and sang Christmas carols, led by talented vocalists from The Villages entertainment cast. The countdown and the lighting were exciting, especially for the kids who were there visiting grandparents. There were no loud, obnoxious drunks and no one hawking their wares. DEI was not a fad then, but somehow everyone was naturally included. Sure has changed now that TV has become a resort of sorts. We don't bother going anymore. Oh please give me a break , even while living other places at times ,I’ve always had a home somewhere in villages since 2001. The place back then was nice but staying more than a few months a year was all I could handle ( boring ) .Have you been back to your hometown ,did it change, of course it did , people can embrace the change and look for the good in it or wallow in the negativity . I’m in the mid 80’s and out to dinner or the squares most nights and‘don’t spend one moment here worrying about crime or drunks , so yes the Villages got bigger and maybe it’s not Mayberry anymore and that’s a good thing , because what we have now is better and more fun