I know several people who had put their decorations up 2 weeks ago. That seems to be getting earlier as well. Some people can't wait for their next 'fix' of 'something to look forward to' anymore ,so if they haven't got one,they invent it. Personally I have loads to look forward to before Christmas,and it ain't Christmas! Those who crave the arrival of a religious festival the most seem to be the non religious. The irony of Christmas!