Christmas Leftovers

Is it just me or is apparent to you that there is so much Christmas stuff leftover in the big box stores after "the day" that it is unreal.
I remember when the boxing day sales just cleared that stuff out. You were lucky to get a box of cards after the boxing day sale held ON boxing day... Today I was amazed to see shelves full of cards, wrappign paper, lights , ornaments and on and on...It was nice to see all the live trees sold in the lots this year...
We do how ever now live in a world of excess. Even after Hallowe'en there are tons of costumes and even treats filling the shelves.

What is the reason for this???  Just too much offered?
Today it poured rain...we drove in to town late morning and the highway was very icy. The mall parking lot was literally icy enough to skate on....By 2 pm it had all melted as temperatures reached +4..according to our truck thermometer.Next week we are to reach highs of +7. Not bad for January..
Crocus Creek was quite  today...Charlotte is showing signs of being very lonely....Hope she makes spring when we will bring in a couple younger cats for her to hopefully welcome to Crocus Creek Cat Condo