"X-Mas Came Early This Year" says the sign on the Christmas tree planted in front of the Soho Apple store. Being of the more Hanukkish persuasion, we're not entirely up on every last Christmas tradition. But somehow we've always imagined snowy lawns, warm beds, and roaring fires — not steamy sidewalks, sleeping in chairs, and occasional pouring rain. Did we misunderstand something?

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