That's what I'm saying! They can still activate like the presents in Atlas Park and additional zones during the actual season. But for those that would like to enjoy it whenever, I think it would be fun. I saw on the auction house candy canes going for 50-100k, which means some people clearly want them. People can go to the holiday zones when they want to now, just the missions are not active. You can access them via null the gull in pocket d. But if you prefer to wait, just wait for Oct/Nov/Dec and the rest of us can enjoy it earlier? *shrug*