Peter Moore: Could it be that Colorado’s heart is two sizes too small? Bah! Humbug!
Colorado ranks No. 2 among yuletide grumps. But we've learned maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store and how to make it mean a bit more.
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For a second year in a row, casino.ca has published its Christmas Spirit study, and it isn’t pretty for us Coloradans.
Here are the results:
- Colorado ranks as the No. 2 Bah Humbug Hotspot, earning the title of the 2nd “Grinchiest” state with a Christmas Spirit Index score of just 3.2/100
- When asked to rate their festive spirit, residents scored themselves a mere 4/10
- 70% steer clear of holiday-themed clothing or accessories
- 1 in 10 admit they never listen to Christmas music
Ho ho no!
But frankly, we don’t buy it.
How Grinchy could Colorado be? It’s got Denver, the city where holiday lights were popularized in 1914, when an electrician dipped lights in red and green paint so his bedridden son could enjoy the holiday. By 1920, Denver became known as the “Christmas Capital of the World.” And getting lit (in the yuletide sense) is so popular that home displays shine on through the end of the National Western Stock Show (Jan. 26, 2025).
Bet on that, casino.ca!
You could argue that our Christmas credentials are getting a tad old. But, here at the Colorado Sun, we believe that the spirit of giving remains strong in the Centennial State.
In fact, we’ve bet our future on it.
That’s right: The Colorado Sun is listed as a 501(c)3 organization, so donations are tax deductible. And that’s a benefit to holiday holdouts and yule enthusiasts alike, because, hey, don’t we all hate paying taxes?
So whether you’re a follower of The Grinch, whose heart is three sizes too small but whose bank balance is plenty big, or if you’re partial to Yule enthusiast Cindy-Lou Who, now working as an investment counselor in Whoville, please consider sending a gift to the Colorado Sun, to keep us shining brightly in 2025 and beyond.
Don’t let Grinch outshine you! Give now! Give generously! Go green in another great way!
