Seasonal Spendthrifts Pillows

'Maybe you'd be interested in our easy-pay, 12-month plan. That'd take you up to next Christmas.'

A Snowman checking out some products for blacken his teeth

"Because it's got a goddam crack in it, that's why."

"Well, one good thing about summer...is I work more hours and make a lot more money. The bad thing is...I have a lot more free time to spend it all."

'Shove' (at big sale).

Jeans sale

"...And don't forget to include the receipts!"

STRIP "I've tried everywhere to get a new winter court...but all the stores are full of next years summer collections"

'My holiday season: A rich tradition of belated giving and premature babbling.'

December 24th and the December 26th.

'First I'd like to remind you of the true meaning of christmas - profits.'

'It must of crept on over christmas...'

'Autumn collection' with clothes fallen off rails like leaves.

'We only want small portions. I'm counting my calories and he's counting his pennies.'

The cost of Halloween.

"You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a good time?"

'Spring's early again this year dear.'

Thanksgiving is a time to think about what you have. Christmas is a time to think about what you don't have.

That's very thoughtful of you - a check for five gallons of gas.

"I'm depressed that summer is over. Let's go to the mall and look at Christmas stuff."

'It must be New Year's Day....there are Easter eggs in the shop windows!'

The True Meaning of Christmas

"I've noticed there's no tree in the cafe. No decorations....nothing."

Many stores not restocking...

"Give me a couple of more days in the stores and there'll be no more talk of recession."

Austerity Christmas Crackers.

Christmas Coat Sale

Months on a calendar are against their relation to August.

'Christmas is considered to be a time of joy! Especially for the Credit Card companies!'

"Ooh, I need this!"

Winter is coming...

'Austerity means making my Happy Hour drink last all night.'

30% off all Xmas trees.

Only 365 Shopping Days Until Xmas.