Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling

The Guardian UK Sunday 23 August 2026, 11:00 UTC By Dave Schilling 1 min read

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Capitalism and the climate crisis are conspiring to destroy the concept of seasons. I’ll take solace in my pumpkin spiceHappy spooky season, everyone!

Capitalism and the climate crisis are conspiring to destroy the concept of seasons. I’ll take solace in my pumpkin spice

Happy spooky season, everyone! Get those jack-o’-lanterns out, because Halloween is just around the corner!

Just kidding, no, it’s not.

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Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling

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