When Should You Start Decorating for Christmas? SouthCoast Families Weigh In

It's a conversation that comes up every year just after Halloween: when should we decorate for Christmas?

I admit, I've been a stickler in the past, waiting until after Thanksgiving to start decking the halls and trimming the tree. It was tradition to have the holiday meal, a turkey sandwich later and cap off the night with a viewing of Home Alone, officially welcoming the Christmas season.

However, over the years and now especially with kids, I find myself wanting to decorate earlier. Is that so wrong?

The Joy and Magic Behind Holiday Décor

There's something about the joy of decorating and seeing the house covered in red and green that's hard to replicate.

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It adds to the magic of the season. From the garland to the twinkling lights, I love it all.

My kids, now 6 and 4, were very pleased when I started bringing the Christmas bins up from the basement mid-November.

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Decking the Halls

We spent hours welcoming back the elves, Santas, snowmen, reindeer and more that add to the holiday decor in our home.

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Pair that with a slew of Hallmark Christmas movies and your favorite holiday playlist, and your heart will feel full.

What SouthCoast Residents Are Saying

I'm sure I'm not alone, so we took to Facebook to ask others on the SouthCoast if they decorate "early" and what they enjoy about it. They were quick to share when they begin to decorate and how it makes them feel.