It might be the most magical time of the year, but just because it’s Christmas, that doesn’t stop people from fighting over the sales, freaking out on the festive day, and of course, debating on when it’s acceptable to take down their Christmas tree and decorations.
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With tinsels, baubles, and lights galore, trying to factor in time to construct the most perfectly festive Christmas tree can be a challenge, with many fearing they may have left the tree to late to even bother putting it up.
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Although it has been the topic of great debate in recent years, is there any specific time that we’re actually meant to have our Christmas trees down by?
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When to take down a Christmas tree
We know it isn’t the answer you want to hear, but there is no one set time to have your Christmas tree taken down by.
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Every family has different traditions and while some of us may adoreChristmasand want to appreciate our bedazzled indoor tree for as long as possible, others wait and put decorations up as close to Christmas Day as can’t wait to take them all down as soon as Boxing Day arrives.
While there may not be a set take-down date, many believe Christmas trees should not go up before December 1. (Credit: Instagram)
According to a report by U.S. real estate company Opendoor, approximately 51% of the survey’s respondents said that they make sure to take their Christmas tree down around New Year’s Day.
For some families celebrating Christmas, decorations remain up until January 6, with the date signifying the Christian holiday of Epiphany or Little Christmas, which signifies the end of the 12 days of Christmas.
Surprisingly, 84% of overall respondents shared that they wait until late January before they start packing away their festive decorations, meaning that yes, it is socially acceptable to celebrate well into the new year.
Putting up the Christmas tree is a team effort in JLo’s household! (Credit: Instagram)
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