Even in Changsha, China, one can find a bit of Christmas creep.
I am now reminded of my visit to a Starbucks in Shanghai this past July. As I tried to accomplish some work I determined the mood was a bit off. So I asked the staff at the counter why they were playing jazz-style Christmas music.
"This is Christmas music?" one asked.
Since they weren't aware they were creating a Christmas mood, it may not be fair to label it as Christmas creep. I also remember a Hunan restaurant in Shanghai that years ago kept up some Christmas decorations year round. They just liked the look.
After I expressed my confidence about the music's identity to the Starbucks staff, I said nothing more and walked back to my seat.
I was not surprised when about a minute later the music suddenly changed.
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| Outside a large shopping center |
I am now reminded of my visit to a Starbucks in Shanghai this past July. As I tried to accomplish some work I determined the mood was a bit off. So I asked the staff at the counter why they were playing jazz-style Christmas music.
"This is Christmas music?" one asked.
Since they weren't aware they were creating a Christmas mood, it may not be fair to label it as Christmas creep. I also remember a Hunan restaurant in Shanghai that years ago kept up some Christmas decorations year round. They just liked the look.
After I expressed my confidence about the music's identity to the Starbucks staff, I said nothing more and walked back to my seat.
I was not surprised when about a minute later the music suddenly changed.
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