The following notice was sent in November 2000 by the group L’Anti Noel Avant L’Temps to merchants in Montreal whose stores were decorated far Christmas. Fourteen businesses that did not comply with the group’s request were vandalized. Translated from the French by Jennifer Szalai.

Halloween has ended. Before Halloween it was autumn, and after Halloween autumn continues. Do you agree?

The leaves lie scattered on the soil, the atmosphere is calm and romantic; it is the dead season and many are rejoicing. Right? It is part of a whole season, a beautiful season, and one that does not…