With November rolling around, many people are debating when Christmas decorations should be put up. Should they be kept in the closet until December, or is there nothing wrong with putting them up in November? When is the right time to start playing Mariah Carey? This is a topic that has sparked debates for years and constantly gets brought up around the holidays.
It is perfectly acceptable to put up Christmas decorations in the month of November because it allows people to begin celebrating early and puts everyone in a jolly mood.
First, Christmas decorations have always been put out much earlier than Christmas. It is a common tradition for many families. Many stores have even put out Christmas decor as early as October. As soon as it becomes November, many people immediately associate the following two months with Christmastime. There is no reason to try to change such an already established tradition for millions of people around the world.
Furthermore, putting up Christmas decor early saves the hassle of putting them up later in the year. Early Christmas decorations alleviate the stress of many. Putting up Christmas decor is a time-consuming process that usually happens over the span of several days. If they are put up in November, there is no pressure a week before Christmas to rush and put them up.
Lastly, Thanksgiving is not commonly associated with decorations, as most people skip straight to Christmas decor. Thanksgiving decorations are not readily available at most stores, while Christmas decor is accessible almost everywhere. Thanksgiving is also not as widely celebrated around the world as Christmas is, so it makes more sense to have Christmas decorations out and not Thanksgiving decorations.
Some people may argue that Christmas decorations are meant to be used during Christmastime and putting them up any earlier is taking it too far. However, when to put up Christmas decorations is a completely arbitrary decision that varies from person to person, so there is no true best time to begin decorating. There is also nothing wrong with enjoying Christmas and wanting to celebrate by putting up decorations early. It puts everyone in a happy mood and celebrates the season of giving.
To solve this debate, people should feel free to put up their decorations as early as they want without the fear of being reprimanded. It is purely dependent on the person, and it is not something that anyone should be judged for. Christmas decorations do not have a “best by” date, and they should be treated as such.
Ultimately, having your Christmas decor up in November is perfectly acceptable. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to display your Christmas cheer before Christmas actually rolls around.
