Xmas Time in Troyes

I just noticed today that Xmas decorations are going up all over Troyes. Lights hanging over the streets, trees for sale, decorations in the store windows...I've never really been much into the holiday season. I guess American commercialism has jaded me, along with the nonstop Christmas carols starting in November. I realize that yes it IS still November now, but I'm loving it. Maybe it's because I never watch TV and therefore am not innundated with commercials telling me to buy, buy, buy! Maybe it's because I never listen to the radio and the same 10 Christmas songs being repeated over and over and over. Maybe it's because it's actually cold enough to snow here. Wow, could I actually have a white Christmas?! That would be so cool!There's nothing more I could ask for this year. My love is coming to visit me, we're gonna frolick around Europe, and I'll get something I've wanted for years: a kissy photo in front of the Eiffel Tower. Chouette! All things to make me smile in spite of this cold from hell.