People who gripe about what they consider garish Christmas displays and decorations irritate me. They're the type who probably take offense at impish elves and pink Christmas trees.

In fact, the premature erection of seasonal merchandising can be a real turn-off for many shoppers. Research showed that ...

Garish Christmas-themed clothing appears to be a longstanding tradition in Illinois, with many a reveler believing a holiday party is not complete without an ugly sweater contest. Now it's official.