It may be true that early decorations can positively impact mental well-being by triggering positive emotions and fostering a sense of anticipation and community. However, it might also create stress or anxiety for some individuals due to societal pressures, comparisons, or reminders of difficult experiences or memories of a lost loved one.

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 01 Oct 2024 , 8:03 am

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  I don’t think I will put Christmas decorations up at all this year. Our plan is to travel oversees with Christmas and new year this year, so we won’t be celebrating this season at home and it would be an unnecessary hassle to get the trees out and decorate them. Maybe we won’t even do gifts as such this year, I’m sure the kids will be spoiled during our travel

It is definitely a mood booster.

We don’t do much other than the tree.

I used to put the tree up on December 1 but I no longer bother. My family members live 300km and 500km away and they have their own families. I don’t mind as my household has changed and I’m no longer able to get around and Christmas is meant to be a happy time. I don’t like my kids seeing me in so much pain. I’d prefer to ruin my Christmas knowing they were all having a wonderful time. That’s what makes me happy

Putting up decorations for the children when they lived at home was something I did early as they loved to see it, but now I am completely on my own, I don’t bother at all. I am still as happy as a single can be, so I’ll pass on this chore.

I’m looking forward to putting the tree up in early December. It takes up too much room in our lounge for it to go up earlier.

We do it on the 1st December in our house. We all get together have Christmas music playing and have nibbles. I wouldn’t change our special day but happy for everyone else. Could be interesting this year though as we got a pup

Also you can tick one thing off your to-do list!

I usually put the tree up the first weekend of December (or close to). Our son has left home this year so it will be the first year of just hubby and I. That is going to feel weird and had me really thinking about our Christmas tree and what will be under it. Perhaps I do need to go earlier, to get in the spirit.

Yep- did mine yesterday (6/11) and I’m happy as a clam 🙂

We were always told it was bad luck to put up before 1 Dec, so won’t be going up in our house before then! It makes me happy to see others do it though!

Very religious so we follow tradition and love to.

My son and I put our tree up weeks ago!
Best thing i ever did! He’s only young once and Christmases where he’ gets excited as he does now are numbered.

Christmas is the best time of the year.

I look forward to getting a head start on christmas this year so its not a big rush

I need to start putting my Christmas decorations up but I still haven’t finished taking down my Halloween ones!
I have to say I love decorating for any occasion.

Could be on to something! I think when we have something exciting to look forward to, our mood reflects that.

As a child, I used to count down the days until I could put up my Christmas decorations. I would beg my parents to let me do it earlier and earlier each year. But now as an adult, I’m much more patient. I wait until the 1st of December to start decorating. However, deep down inside, I’m still that same kid who can’t wait to deck the halls…
So, for all of you early decorators out there, I salute you. You are the true Christmas champions. You bring joy to the world with your festive cheer. And for those of us who wait until December, we’re just a little bit jealous. ????

I love all things Christmas but I find if you put the decorations up too early its such a long wait for kids especially little ones… so I usually wait until the first…

We have started putting our decorations up, mainly the outdoor ones. Hoping to put the Christmas tree up today, put a bit of Christmas music on and make an afternoon of it.

I can’t wait to start decorating. Love the Christmas spirit.