Fred Meyer and the Holiday Creep

As I was in the local Freddy's last week, I noticed a few "Celtic" CDs. I decided to let it pass; who am I to judge on one's choice of ethnic music, and the assumption that listening to the pipes and drum is in any way associated with the celebration of St. Patrick's day is, frankly, racist. But, much to my dismay, two days before the Feast of St. Valentine, Fred has seen fit to display unambiguous EASTER BASKETS. No, photo, alas; I was without my camera. No worry, the offending display will still stand when I return, usurping two holidays and perpetuating the "hurry-up" nature of modern society.