All weather-related sadness was erased last night when I walked into La Grande Place and saw this:

And how, you may ask, do they get such a giant tree to stay upright and stable? Simple - they tear up the cobblestones, dig a hole, and PLANT the tree in the middle of La Grande Place. How clever!
Although, I must admit, Christmas comes much too early here. November 16th, and already a massive Christmas tree? Doesn't seem right!