Boston Globe: How do people who resemble Santa feel about their jolly burden?
December, when you look like Santa.
Each year, the holiday season shows up a bit early, like a party guest who arrives before the snacks are out. I side-eye the hardware store Christmas trees, posed before the Halloween pumpkins are composted, and cringe at carols piped into the grocery store just after Election Day. The holiday season is a bit like an overhyped movie: I know I will check it out, but I’d like to wait a while.
