Christmas creep: Holiday arrives before Halloween at some SoCal stores (poll)

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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The Christmas window display outside Stats Floral and Crafts in Pasadena.

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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The Christmas window display outside Stats Floral and Crafts in Pasadena.

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Christmas decorations on display in Stats craft and floral store in Pasadena.

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Over the years, retailers keep moving their holiday promotions earlier, according to retail analysts, and this year price reductions and big sales will be crucial.

Trick-or-treaters are getting their costumes ready and jack-o-lanterns are on the porch. And, yet, while no one's handed out Halloween candy yet, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. KPCC's Wendy Lee says the holiday retail season is up and running.

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