Transition to Christmas

 

Despite it being mid-November and definitely the turkey season, the transition to Christmas is already underway. 

Holiday Preparations
Tequesta, FL
November 3, 2026

I am noticing the transition as I bike and even right across the way at the shopping center. When we last ventured to Tiki52, I noticed that the palm trees had been wrapped in festive lights!

I enjoy seeing the palms don their holiday lights. Since transitioning to standard time from daylight saving time, the lights help stave off the darkness which is falling earlier. We are luckier here in South Florida because our daylight is 43 minutes longer than latitudes similar to Baltimore right now.

I have evidence that the Christmas season is arriving too early. Chris purchased a Santa for the house yesterday. And she has already acquired new small Christmas tree decorations which are sharing the stand under the TV with Thanksgiving decorations.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL