Christmas has come and gone, but as we begin to return to normal, one question that is always posed to us….when should I take down my Christmas decorations?
To leave the tree up or not? That is the question!
12:01am December 26….outta here!
Although oftentimes the least popular route, there are some that feel once Christmas is over, the decorations should come down…like immediately.
Our guess is that these are households that have limited amount of decorations. Fewer decorations to hang means fewer to take down, and probably an achievable goal in just one day.
New Years cheer – goodbye Christmas
The New Year is symbolic to so many. This holiday represents new beginnings, and more importantly goodbyes to the old year. Maybe the challenges of 2020 will push more families to say adios to 2020 and their Christmas décor on this day. Probably the second most popular time, many families will begin to de-Christmasfy their homes shortly after the ball drops on New Years Eve. Bye bye Santa, hello pork and sauerkraut!
Epiphany ends the celebration
For many Christians, the Epiphany is the church’s recognition of the last day of the Christmas season. Celebrated January 6 or 12 days after Christmas day, Epiphany is the celebration of the three wise men arriving to meet Jesus. Christmas is truly the kickoff of 12 days of celebration. You may also know this day as Three Kings Day or Little Christmas. No need to gift frankincense, myrhh or gold to others on this day, but many families will share gifts and activities to commemorate this special occasion. If the celebration continues, than the tree and decorations stay up for these families through Epiphany.
Stretch it even further
Without judgement, many families will continue to light their trees through the end of January. The gray and cold days of winter seem to stretch on during this time, so it’s refreshing to still enjoy the warmth of the holiday even weeks past the celebration. For the Christmas Gals we fall into this group. Individually, we decorate in large volume, each with 9-10 trees….so we need a few extra weeks to really dismantle and pack away our Christmas fun.
Year round?
After January, your neighbors may wonder why the Christmas lights are still up. Outdoor lights aside, it’s common now to keep one tree up year round and change out ornaments and decorations to celebrate other holidays.
The reds of Christmas blend beautifully into Valentine’s Day. Easter eggs can be used as decorations on a festive spring themed tree. Even The Forth of July makes a great theme for trees during the summer. Halloween trees? They are someone of the most popular fall decor items these days, with their own black and orange trees!
Your Christmas – your personal choice as to when the tree and other décor come down. We would never dictate what is right or wrong when it comes to spreading Christmas cheer! Enjoy your décor as long as you see fit.
IDEAS! Check out year round tree ideas on our Pinterest page!
MORE IDEAS! Find some great Christmas storage ideas on our Pinterest page!
