IMHO, anytime before Thanksgiving. And I work in retail !!!!!

refuses to think about it until after Halloween. Halloween to Thanksgiving, presents may be purchased. After Thanksgiving, promotionsand

decorations are permissable. At least, in my world.

Ideally, I am with Sarah. However, I am thinking of devoting a corner of my store to seasonal merchandise. Having a few things out for..

each holiday all year long.

That could be fun, Kat -- we choose seasons according to our whim; why not holidays? And then you're not trying to jump the gun.