Amanda's version of hell!

So most of you know that Christmas is not my favorite holiday, but generally I try to be a good sport about it once December arrives.  Well, turns out when you live in a country without a major holiday between Halloween and Christmas (like, say, Thanksgiving) they start celebrating REALLY early!!!!  Last week some towns switched on their Christmas lights (on November 3!!!!) and most department stores are fully decked out for Christmas.  I thought I had moved to London, but turns out I now reside in Santaland.