Usually, the Christmas season starts at Thanksgiving Day. But, shops are increasingly starting the season earlier and earlier … maybe they are now following the Philippines where we start Christmas when the -ber months (or we say -brr) come. As soon as September 1 hits the calendar … Christmas music starts blaring from the radio.

Photo was taken at Macy’s animated Christmas display on State St. in Chicago. Last night. I went to see Addams Family (the musical) which is being previewed here in Chicago before it heads to Broadway. Terrific show, terrific performances by Nathan Lane and Bebe Newirth … and the rest of the cast. I am sure they will be tweaking the show some more before they bring it to New York.