Christmas decorations before Remembrance Day sparks debate in Sask.

Christmas cheer or respectful remembrance?

Some places in Canada are taking a stand when it comes to getting ready for Christmas before we've marked the sacrifice of veterans on Remembrance Day.

The owners of Bigway Foods in Manitoba are banning all things Christmas until after Remembrance Day. They said they don't want Christmas to detract from remembering those who gave their lives during wartime.

In Orangeville, Ont., Christmas lights are banned in public spaces until Nov. 12.

Here in Saskatchewan, the debate is anything but settled.

Ken Box with the Saskatchewan chapter of the Legion said he appreciates the gesture. But Box said the Legion isn't asking Saskatchewan stores to hold off on selling Christmas decorations here, nor is it asking residents to refrain from putting up them until after Nov. 11.

"Guys like my Dad fought for freedom for everybody to do what they will," Box said. "So we're not about to tell what they can and can't do."

At least two chain stores in Regina, Walmart and Canadian Tire, are selling Christmas decorations right now.

Amber Pirie and her mother have already put Christmas decorations outside their Regina home. Pirie said she doesn't think they disrespect Remembrance Day.

"I mean, you still remember the fallen soldiers and everyone who fought in the war," she said. "I think it's OK."