Today is December 1, 2004. I just wanted to confirm it is now acceptable to string lights on the house, hang wreaths on the door and start baking your christmas cookies.
Up until now it has been TOO EARLY!!
Please note however that in all good conscience live Christmas trees should not actually be up and in your living rooms for another 2 weeks.
Fake trees are just that, fake and I will reserve further comments.
Enjoy the season, and if that means spiking the hot chocolate to stay in a good mood I'm all for it.