Dear Reader, every year, around this time, this article gets a lot of traffic. I wrote it way back in 2012 when societal norms were different and life was a lot less tumultuous. In 2020, all bets are off and it's impossible for the Christmas season to be too early this year. If you want to put your tree up this second and turn your Christmas lights on, don't bother reading any further. DO IT. Wishing you a Merry Christmas for however long you plan to celebrate it this year. Love, …
