Way too early! I think it should start no earlier than December 1, when there is the start of the advent calendar. In fact, that is the only Christmas decoration I pull out until a couple or few days before December 24.

There are no noticeable Christmas decorations yet up in Florence, Italy or Prague, Czech Republic. However, yesterday I heard Christmas music playing in the hotel I'm in right now in the former. Good grief! I will say that I bought one Christmas present so far. For my sister-in-law.

Do you think Christmas gift-giving is excessive?