My DH decided that Christmas started tonight. This is an unexpected blessing. The tree goes up on the nearest Saturday after 1 December, but we made a concession that it would go up on the 30 November this year.
Usually the tree going up is a signal that it is now a special occasion and we can indulge in alcoholic beverages. For indulgence to begin two days before December feels very decadent.
My tipple is now a beautiful Malbec.