The Inflatable Christmas
Have you seen them? They’re a regular feature in my neighborhood: the inflatable Christmas decoration. On front lawns, big bulbous Santas are pulled along by oddly plump-looking reindeer. Mickey Mouse in Christmas garb smiles, as a little blower keeps him upright (keeping these things inflated is a drain on the electric bill).
There’s an argument, so far fairly quiet, about how appropriate the inflatables are. Some call them tacky, still more crass consumerism.
That’s probably true, but I have to admit I like them. They’re tacky, sure, but they’re also cheery. They’re fun and colorful. What the heck, for two weeks a year, why not?
Merry Christmas!