Christmas in Four Months

This one's just a head's up on an impending event, sure to crowd downtown, focus our attention, and have a significant economic impact: Four Months until Christmas!

In Belfast, Ireland, they're putting up Christmas lights early in the Rochdale section.

Near Edinburg, Scotland, a tavern called the Laird & Dog Inn in Lasswade, Midlothian, has got their Christmas tree up. Ever the pragmatist, the manager said the tree was a reminder for patrons to book their holiday party early.

In London, England, posh department stores Harrod's and Selfridge's have opened their Christmas departments four months early.

I'm just saying. Think we're ready?