Hi jags!
The department stores here in 'Merka started acting as Santa's Agents 'way back in mid-August. But September, the DIY stores had their artificial trees up and decorated complete with flashing lights.
Halloween really kicked things off. Thanksgiving is now known as Pre-Christmas, salewise.
I'm beginning to think the old fellow in the red suit must be getting tired! Time to increase his ration of milk and cookies.
Best,
Dan. (...who is drafting that letter right now!)