Did I miss November?

Don't get me wrong, I think the Salvation Army is great.  Every year I donate some of my modest funds to the volunteers that are out there ringing bells in the dead of winter.  That being said, is it just me, or is their bell ringing starting a little early this year?  I saw someone out with a bucket, bell, and santa hat the other week....the first week of November.  Just like the Christmas music that has already started to take over my life, I feel like this Christmas tradition is starting a little early.