Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling

The article by Dave Schilling discusses the phenomenon of stores selling Halloween merchandise as early as August, suggesting that this trend, driven by capitalism and the climate crisis, is eroding the traditional concept of seasons. The author humorously acknowledges the early arrival of 'spooky season' items, even as Halloween is months away, highlighting a broader societal shift in consumer culture and seasonal perceptions. This early commercialization of holidays reflects how market forces exploit anticipated consumer demand, blurring the lines of traditional seasonal timing and altering how people experience and celebrate different times of the year.