These first pictures are from Metro. The Metro is the Chinese version of Costco but not really even close. I shop there, I like it, and best of all, they play Christmas music.
I have noticed something about the decorating, it looks like the tinsel and ornaments are thrown on. It is really bad but I really do appreciate seeing it. I just have to smile.
This next tree is my favorite. I think I like it best because it was the first tree I saw this month. This picture is taken at the market below the Science and Technology Museum here in Shanghai. This is the underground market where you bargain with the vendors for such items as electronics, bags, scarfs, watches and shoes. It's fun to a certain point and then it's just really annoying and you have to leave. The vendors all yell at you as you walk by as they try to get you in their store. Really aggressive.
I have to point out one more thing about Christmas here in China. Somehow Valentines Day has crossed over into Christmas here. At IKEA, they have red heart ornaments for the tree and wrapping paper with hearts, all for Christmas, right now.
Here is a card I saw at Metro which reads "Merry Christmas".
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