When have I ever been ready for Christmas?
Parol isn't up, lights aren't up, shopping hasn't started, mall Santa picture not accomplished, Christmas cards not sent (nor has the box been opened). Only our little tree has been set, although one side of it is not decorated since G & A didn't realize that there is another side to the tree.
But in no way are any of the above have replaced the true meaning of the season. Just saying.