By Diego Hernandez Co-Editor-in-Chief

As the temperatures turn colder and the year-end holidays are drawing near. This year due to Covid-19 these events will look different than in previous years. In Helotes, some debate whether or not Holiday decorations should be allowed before Thanksgiving day. Students junior Julia Wade and junior Ryan Summerhays weigh in.

Decorations can be seen as a positive or a negative idea for post Thanksgiving. Some students love seeing the holiday decorations.

  “I love Christmas decorations, but having them before Thanksgiving is something I could never support. Christmas is a time that begins in December not before,” Wade said.

  Another viewpoint is that people should do what they feel is right.

“I think it’s a person’s choice, I don’t feel it can be wrong or right to do so. Truly, I’m not bothered to see Christmas decorations after Halloween,” Summerhays said.

 Some feel decorations are only for December. Wade shares her opinions on when it can be allowed.  

  “I’m willing to put up anything related to Christmas the day after Thanksgiving, or mainly the week of December 1st. I’ve onced waited so long as to the 20th,” Wade said.

In favor, Summerhays shares his time frame.

  “Personally I wouldn’t mind having them before December begins. My family and I typically put them up the first week of the month,” Summerhays said.

  In our early years, we are influenced by our family members, friends, and social relationships for ideas that we choose to believe. From minor to major characteristics, the choice of Christmas decorations is among these. On the opposing side, Wade shares how she was influenced for her decision.

  “My decision is mine and mine alone, my relationships actually all oppose me. My family actually does too and I’m fine with that, but it’s how I feel that matters,” Wade said.

  In favor, Summerhays shares his background.

 “I have personally cultivated this opinion myself. I’ve learned how different people deal with the stretch between the holidays,” Summerhays said. 

  Christmas decorations have a wide range of what they can be. These items range from tree lights to ribbons on pillars. Their presence also ranges from being interior inside the home or exterior on its four walls. In favor of decorations, Summerhays shares what he classifies as decorations.

  “Christmas decorations to me are the tree, the lights, and other things that correlate with rainbow or red and green lights,” Summerhays said.

In the opposition, Wade states what she considers decorations.

  “Christmas decorations include bells, ribbon, and the garland that can be put on light poles and signs,” Wade said. 

  For each side there can be a certain degree in which they tolerate the hanging or setting up of decorations. This can be argued as the seen or non visible decorations that can still bring that sense of holiday cheer. Wade shares where she would tolerate them if not the whole shebang.

  “I’d allow them to possibly be in your room or on your phone as a lockscreen or such. Having them outside applies to after Thanksgiving though,” Wade said.

  “Typically our decorations are just inside. We occasionally put lights outside but really its up to whether or not we want to,” Summerhays said.

  In times of seclusion as Covid 19 wages on, some stances could have a potential of being changed. This being due for the need of a little joy in our days, as the family risk lockdowns continue. Wade shares if her opinion could be swayed. 

  “In all honesty, my stance could change just because of how this year has been going. Christmas has always been special to my heart, and the thought of it being so different even to be taken away is terrible so i’d like to enjoy as much of it as I can,” Wade said.

  “Being at home hasn’t really changed my opinion. I just feel neutral on the process of shifting from holiday to holiday,” Summerhays said.

  In the conclusion of the year 2020, we have witnessed a series of escalades of numbers and depression. However, Christmas and the ending of the year could potentially result in higher spirits for Helotes and the nation. The debate of the permittance of Christmas decorations is still even today growing, but perhaps their presence will change the course of our almost year long holiday.