The dystopian present (and possibly future) brought about by the unchecked rancor and fear-mongering combined with rampant disinformation and religious fervor that dominates the current socio-political arena.
The period after Christmas (and usually New Year's) when the sight of felled former firs, pines, and the like can be found strewn at the base of suburban driveways or urban curbs. A sad time.