Balsam Hill, the California-based artificial tree company, has released its own guidance about the "best time" to put up Christmas trees. "It's still a matter of preference, but many people prefer putting up their tree right after Thanksgiving, signaling the transition to the Christmas season," the company says.

Yeah, it's a rivalry game, and yeah, it's a huge deal, and yeah, Texas A&M hasn't beaten Texas since 2010, and let's cut to the SEC Championship chase.

"I like that in this game we get an opportunity to stand alone whether it's Thanksgiving or the Friday after Thanksgiving. I just think this game deserves the spotlight to stand alone. The fact that w...