Christmas decorations

When it comes to getting our homes ready for the holidays, Minnesotans are set to shell out some big bucks again this year!

Can you guess what wins the great holiday debate in Illinois, should you put up your Christmas decorations before or after Thanksgiving?

Big box stores are getting ahead of the game this year. Some put out Halloween decorations before fall arrived... now they're prepping for another holiday nearly three months in advance!

Warning: the image above does not contain any Star Wars references. Younger and more sensitive viewers may find this disturbing. In case you were unaware, the latest Star Wars movie, "The Force Awakens," opens this Friday. I've got no problem admitting to being a fan, and that I'm really looking forward to seeing it...