Raymond Riley hangs up a Christmas tree light on Carter Street in Vidalia. Riley said they hung up around 50 lights, which will be lit up the first Monday after Thanksgiving. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Raymond Riley hangs up a Christmas tree light on Carter Street in Vidalia. Riley said they hung up around 50 lights, which will be lit up the first Monday after Thanksgiving. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

It was warm enough to wear a tank top in November, but still have signs of Christmas not too far behind. Holiday lights hang along Carter Street in Vidalia while Jenneth Dykes works on the construction site of the new Vidalia technology center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)