WASHINGTON — The second that last trick-or-treater vacates the streets, store displays and TV commercials will launch into full-on holiday mode — so please excuse this Christmas post in mid-October. But Derek Brown is bringing his Christmas pop-up bar back to D.C. this December, and based on last year’s crowds, the early notice is to your advantage.

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On Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, Brown will once again transform his Shaw sherry bar, Mockingbird Hill, into a winter wonderland, called Miracle on Seventh Street.

This year, Brown’s adjoining bars, Eat the Rich and Southern Efficiency, will join in on the festive fun, allowing more spirit-seekers to partake in the pop-up.

Expect a carefully crafted holiday-themed food and cocktail menu for the pop-up (beer cocktails will even make an appearance this year), as well as over-the-top decorations, such as a dreidel chandelier, twinkle lights and gold-painted dinosaurs wearing Santa hats.

Miracle on Seventh Street will be open through New Year’s Eve.