Christmas season starts in Venezuela, weeks before Halloween

A girl poses for a photo with Christmas decorations in Valencia, Venezuela, Oct. 1, 2024. President Nicolas Maduro declared the Christmas season would start earlier this year in the South American country.  People walk past Christmas decorations in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 1, 2024. The decor went up months early due to a decree by President Nicolas Maduro. Directed by President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelans set up Christmas decorations early this year. This decor was photographed in Caracas on Oct. 1, 2024.

It doesn't feel like Christmas in Venezuela. At least not yet. Even if the president wants it to be.