I would have thought that when you taught them about our American Thanksgiving celebration you would have explained the need to begin the Christmas season either right after or, as in Usa, three to five weeks before Thanksgiving.  I was going to suggest that you explain to them how good that is for the economy just like in USA but then I remembered that our economy tanked while we were making the Christmas plans.

Do not worry about the appearance of the boots.  Anyone as lovely as you are does not need to worry about anyone noticing your boots - all they will notice is your vibrant beauty.