Christmas is the time of year that brings happiness to a lot of people, but when to start decorating might be a conundrum.
Most people start putting up Christmas decorations in late November or early December. Still, you might ask, “How early is too early?” It can be a special dilemma.
Let’s talk about why people start decorating early for Christmas.
Why Do People Start Decorating for Christmas Early?
Most people decorate early because they love the excitement and happiness of the Christmas season. They enjoy extending that time of year.
They start early to get into the spirit and not stress last minute. They love the joy of the period leading up to the Christmas holidays.
Then, they visit Christmas decorations at Costco or hunt for the best Christmas decorations in stores like Hobby Lobby. They get ideas for Christmas decorations at Costco or find unique stuff on Etsy. They do all kinds of things like set up indoor decorations and do Christmas decorations DIY with the kids. Starting early means you have more time to enjoy the entire process.
How Early Is Too Early to Put Up Christmas Decorations?
Based on the concern that it wouldn’t be as special if you decorate too far in advance, some people wonder if there is such a thing as decorating too early for Christmas.
The way people think is if you throw your Christmas decorations up before November, that might be too early. Most people wouldn’t start decorating for Christmas or putting up Christmas lights in July or August (except for a neighbor of ours who leaves his up all year). But there is no ABSOLUTE rule about it.
Is It Okay to Decorate for Christmas Before Thanksgiving?
One dilemma comes up frequently around the idea of decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving itself.
Is it too early to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving? There is a little tradition around that and what people view as an acceptable timeframe for you to start your Christmas decorating, both inside and out.
Many people agree that before Thanksgiving is too soon to put up your Christmas lights or start putting your Christmas decorations up in the yard. But the thing is we are trending to a world where Thanksgiving is becoming more of a speed bump on the road leading up to Christmas.
When Should I Start Decorating My Room for Christmas?
When should you start decorating your own room for Christmas? When should you go hang your Christmas cards up above your desk or put your Christmas tree up in your den? When should you turn your bedroom into a winter wonderland or Bethlehem?
Whenever you want. But, is there a certain date that it’s okay to start decorating your room and getting it ready for Christmas? Many people would say after Halloween but that kid in the next town over gets his Christmas lights out before Labor Day.
Are You Happier If You Decorate for Christmas Early?
Are you happier if you start putting up your Christmas decorations early?
I think yes. It’s fun to start decorating for Christmas early.
Starting to put up Christmas decorations early can increase joy and happiness. It can help raise that spirit of happiness we have around the holidays. It’s another way to extend Christmas and add to the positive.
Why Is Everyone Decorating for Christmas So Early?
It seems like more and more people are decorating for Christmas earlier every year. But why?
People are going to start decorating for Christmas earlier to spread out their joy and not have all of the work to do at once. Our society has realized how much we need to have some positivity in our lives after all the grief and challenges we have endured recently.
Why not have a happy distraction and start making the house smell good and have lights up early? Why not when there is so much cool and fun Christmas stuff at Hobby Lobby and the Christmas decorations at Costco?
And OMG! Have you seen the amazing Christmas decorations Grinch style that you can find this year? (I don’t know where they buy them, but they are all over Pinterest)! Plus, you can buy Christmas decorations Grinch style at Costco now, too!
Did you see the Christmas decorations at Costco this year? You can make Christmas decorations Grinch style, Glitz, or rustic with things you purchase from a Christmas decorations factory open all year! They have anything your heart could desire to make or buy.
Is It Bad Luck to Take Christmas Decorations Down Before the First of the Year?
You hear about people who take their Christmas decorations down the day after Christmas. You also hear from those who take their decorations down January 8th.
Summary
Does it really matter when you start putting up your Christmas decorations? shrug
As long as you do it and find joy in the tradition and the memories you create, who cares what someone else thinks?
