I would like to make a public announcement to the residents of Plymouth and other burbs and neighborhoods that suffer from the affliction of Christmas lights in summer.

Yes, it is true. I have seen this affliction within my neighborhood. The other day, I saw an evergreen covered in lit Christmas lights.

Announcement: You CAN take the lights off your trees. It is warm enough to tackle this project. No one will mistake the time of year for Christmas simply because you have a lit tree in your yard. In fact, I am pretty sure there are services that will take these lights down for a small fee. In my opinion, this fee is well worth it as your absurd festive display does not complement the tulips blooming in your garden.