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Is It Too Early to Talk About Christmas Markets? (Spoiler: Nope.)
It’s mid-October in Toronto, the leaves are barely orange, and yet—somewhere—a friend has already posted a photo of their peppermint latte captioned “tis the season!”
And just like that, the annual debate between the early birds and the late bloomers begins: When is it too early to start talking about Christmas markets?
The Early Birds (aka the Ornament Hoarders)
These are the folks who have “All I Want for Christmas” on their October playlists and can tell you exactly when the Distillery Winter Village opens. They’ve already bookmarked every festivity from the 12th Annual Leslieville Christmas Pop-up Market to Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights. Their mantra: “It’s never too early to start shopping for Christmas”
The Late Bloomers
They roll their eyes at holiday music in November… until they find themselves panic-shopping at a market two weeks before Christmas, clutching a cinnamon-spiced latte in one hand and a spruce scented candle in the other. Their mantra: “How is it Christmas already?!”
The Rest of Us
We’re the ones who tell ourselves we’re “just” browsing the markets in November but somehow leave with locally made current jam, a soy based candle, a one of a kind piece of jewelry, and a steaming hot chocolate that we absolutely have no regrets about.
Because really—Toronto’s Christmas markets aren’t just shopping. They’re a seasonal state of mind: fairy lights, mulled cider, and the comforting illusion that we’re all organized adults.
So when is it too early?
If the pumpkin spice is still flowing, it might feel early. But if the words “holiday market” spark joy—then congratulations, it’s officially Christmas season for you!
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It’s mid-October in Toronto, the leaves are barely orange, and yet—somewhere—a friend has already posted a photo of their peppermint latte captioned “tis the season!”
