Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Déjà Noël

France doesn't have a "start date" for the Christmas holiday shopping period.  Thanksgiving marks the season in the US, so we know we only have one month to enjoy the lights, gifts, food of the holiday.

In Paris, it's already Christmas.  The lights are everywhere and every store is stocked full of goodies.   Decorations, food, lights.  The lead up to Christmas is definitely more fun than the actual holiday.  I'm always tired and a bit burned out by the time the 25th arrives.

It's not even December 1st and here are a few of the light shows in Paris.


These were both taken on a small outdoor shopping mall that is off the rue Royale near La Madeleine.