Christmas in September?

I mean, I've heard of the occasional Christmas in July and of course the national holiday in the month of December. But Christmas in the fall is something new to even me, the avid Christmas lover/fanatic.

While staying at the Marriott for Sionna's birthday in an up and coming neighborhood, we were baffled by the sounds of Christmas music as we walked out of a newly opened shopping district called Times Square. Not only did we hear the brassy sound of trumpets in the distance, but it was also snowing! I know...it all sounds crazy but its true. Although it was fake snow shooting from the rooftop out onto the courtyard, it was indeed snowing.

As we made our way around the corner, the music grew louder and a marching band came into sight. It was a vision. A small band of young, wafer thin Korean girls holding up giant instruments, which weighed more than them, dressed in little "Sexy Santa" numbers playing Christmas tunes. The girls and I just stood there with our jaws to the floor in shock of what we were witnessing. Then it hit us. We're in Korea. Nothing ever makes sense. It's funny how at this point, we have to remind ourselves.

Later we learned it was the mall's grand opening so they were doing all of these promotions to draw attention. Well succeed they did. And I must admit, I couldn't be more excited for Christmas especially this year as I'll be spending it with my brother in Korea. Even more so, I'm excited to begin Christmas shopping! They win again!