Christmas in November? Really?

I really hate to sound like the Grinch, but I can’t help noticing the vast number of people who have plunged into Christmas before December is even here. I understand that after the pandemic, we all need to bring some light into the long, dark nights of winter. But couldn’t we at least wait a couple of weeks? For me, Christmas starts with Advent. I realize few people celebrate Christmas as a religious season any more. But Advent gives you four weeks as a run up to the big day. That said, I admit, I started prepping my Christmas puddings. I may even make a Christmas cake this week. Memo to me. Drop by the LCBO to pick up some brandy.