Santa Claus has barely had time to catch his breath since Christmas Day.
Yet in some households, the decorations are already coming off the tree, the wreath is coming down from the front door, and the lights are being carefully disassembled.
So… is there a “right” day to take down Christmas decorations?
January 6 is said to be the traditional date. However, this date has religious origins not everyone observes, related to the Epiphany, the Christian holiday noting the revelation of God in human form, when Jesus was baptised and visited by the Three Wise Men. This happened "on the 12th night" after Christmas Day, though this is also debated.
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New years by traditional, but in reality usually a week or two later. I did actually leave it up for the year on one occasion!
I take mine down on the 26th / 27th of dec every yr. By then iv had enough of it and want my lounge room back. I also like seeing in the new yr without a tree. Dont really care if im weird
How early do you put them up in the first place? My friend puts them up in late October so of course is well and truly ready by Boxing Day ... I think she is suffering from premature decoration
Mine are also down Boxing Day. Love, love, love Christmas, but also love reclaiming my tidy house on the 26th 😉
Haha, premature decorating for sure!!! October! That's crazy! Your friend doesn't live in Target or Myer does she/he??!!??
No, she lives in the US .. maybe explains a lot ;)