Like death and taxes, CHFI's switch to all Christmas music is a sure thing. It usually happens the day after the Santa Claus Parade, which takes place Sunday afternoon. But this year, they're not even waiting until after Kris Kringle goes by in his giant sleigh float. 

The station's website indicates the annual change will take place at noon, right before the parade begins. 

 
Many of us here may never understand it, but you can't argue that it doesn't work. The station is regularly rewarded with huge ratings whenever they make the jump. The only question now is what other local stations will join them in this endless march to December 25th.

So for those who don't like the format, cover your ears. It's going to be a Santa Mental Journey for more than a month.