Decorating For Christmas After Halloween
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When is the right time to put up your Christmas tree and decorations? Each year, the anticipation of Christmas seems to start a little earlier and 2021 is already breaking new records based on online search data. Bu t there are many different traditions and beliefs when it comes to the best time to start decorating your home for Christmas.
Once upon a time...
During the Victorian period, Christmas trees were traditionally put up much later in December, often on the afternoon of Christmas Eve.
Straight after Halloween
For some, Christmas decorations go up as soon as Halloween ends on 31st October, and so Christmas lovers embrace 1st November as the start of the festive season and begin decorating their home at this time.
Shopping insights reveal decorations are going up early this year
2020 was truly a year like no other, and this year, data from some of the UK's biggest retailers reveal that it will be the biggest Christmas yet, with customers shopping for decorations earlier than ever.
For example, Christmas online searches on Selfridges.com has more than quadrupled by 225 per cent ahead of forecast, with Selfridges London opening its Christmas Shop with 12 weeks to go. John Lewis opened its online Christmas Shop at the beginning of September after reporting that online searches for Christmas products were double last year's record high (up 105 per cent), with the most searched for products including Christmas trees, lights and wreaths.
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But, putting Christmas decorations up early actually makes you happy...
Psychoanalyst, Steve McKeown, told UNILAD that putting up Christmas decorations early extends the excitement of the festive season. It acts as an 'anchor or pathway to those old childhood magical emotions' and so ultimately makes you happier.
Psychologist, Deborah Serani, also told TODAY Home that decorating your home for Christmas early can 'create that neurological shift that can produce happiness', explaining: 'Christmas decorating will spike dopamine, a feel-good hormone.'
It depends on if you buy a real tree...
If you're buying a real Christmas tree, the British Christmas Tree Growers Association always advise that trees should not be purchased earlier than 1st December. Why? The tree should survive for at least four weeks, though properly caring for the tree (it should be treated like any plant being brought into a warm, dry atmosphere) could help it last longer.
1st December
The beginning of December is a popular choice, with many households decorating their home for Christmas at the start of the most festive month. One in four (25 per cent) aim to have their tree and decorations up by this date, according to a previous Tesco Christmas report.
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Advent
An important date in the Christian calendar, Advent is the period before Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus, and is a period of preparation. The occasion can be marked with an Advent candle. Tradition dictates that Christmas trees should be put up at the beginning of Advent, which begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent begins on Sunday 28 November 2021.
12 days before...
Others may choose to put their decorations up 12 days before Christmas, which means you'll be turning your home into a festive abode from 13th December.
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What retailers say...
According to a previous Tesco Christmas Insights Report (2018), age has a lot to do with the festive traditions we keep. The majority of us like to get in the festive mood by decorating our trees and homes in early December. The 18-34 age group are more excitable, putting their Christmas trees up earlier. While over-55s tend to be more in line with tradition – they'll often uphold the 12 days before Christmas rule.
According to Dobbies, the second Saturday in December has historically seen an influx of shoppers buying real Christmas trees, an event officially called 'Bring Your Christmas Tree Home Day'. Research shows sales on the second Saturday of December had doubled, tripled and sometimes even quadrupled compared to other shopping days.
Once the tree is up, when does it come down?
There are many different traditions for this, too. Read our guide > When to take the Christmas tree down: Twelfth Night & Epiphany tradition explained.
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12 alcohol advent calendars to buy for a boozy festive season
Prosecco Advent Cracker — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Giant Prosecco Countdown Advent Cracker
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£159.95
Add a little sparkle to the festive season with this giant prosecco countdown advent calendar shaped like a cracker. Filled with 24 bottles of bubbly, it's the ideal non-traditional advent calendar for adults to enjoy.
Aldi Gin Advent Calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Haysmith's Gin Advent Calendar
With 24 miniature bottles of gin, this advent calendar from Aldi is ideal for sipping your way through December.
Rum advent calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
24 Days of Rum Calendar (2021 Edition)
Cheers to the festivities with this delicious rum advent calendar. Filled with 24 different 20ml miniature bottles of rum and a pair of tasting glasses, it's the ultimate way to celebrate the holidays.
Beer advent calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Beer Advent Calendar, 330ml x 24 Bottles
Treat someone special to this 24-bottle boxed advent calendar, which features Cold Bath Brewing Co. Lager, Pale Ale, Keith Brewery Ltd. Crisp Keith Lager and The Wild Beer Co. Millionaire.
Gin advent calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
The Premium Gin Advent Calendar (2021 Edition)
Gin lovers rejoice! Filled with 24 bottles of wax-sealed gin, this alcoholic calendar includes a mixture of gin flavours to keep the good times flowing over Christmas.
Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Fever-Tree Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar
Featuring Fever-Tree's most iconic flavours, this advent calendar is perfect for experimenting with a plethora of gin and tonic combinations. Some windows are filled with delicious tonics, while others have gins hidden behind them.
READ MORE: 8 gin baubles to buy in time for Christmas
Wine advent calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Wine Down To Christmas Advent Calendar
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£99.95
Count your way down to Christmas with a glass of refreshing wine. This unique wine advent calendar features 24 windows with 187ml-200ml bottles of different wine to try. Perfect for budding connoisseurs to enjoy.
Premium Whisky Advent Calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
The Premium Whisky Advent Calendar
notonthehighstreet.com
£249.95
While this premium whisky advent calendar might be more of a splurge buy, it contains some seriously special miniatures. Featuring drams from around the world, expect a selection of age-old whisky – some which have been ageing for 21 years!
Vodka Advent Calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Vodka Advent Calendar 2021
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£99.95
Vodka lovers will adore sampling these 24 miniatures, each hidden behind a window. From delicate, neutral offerings to more flavourful expressions, you'll find different 30ml measures to try.
American Whiskey Advent Calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Bourbon and American Whiskey Advent Calendar
Treat whiskey lovers to this American whiskey advent calendar. You'll find 24 miniature bottles inside, including Bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, and more. Make sure not to miss out...
Laithwaites Wine calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Wine Advent Calendar 2021 - Laithwaites Wine
Laithwaites Wine Amazon
£87.98
Featuring a generous selection of red and white Laithwaites Wine, this alcohol advent calendar has a festive château design and will add some joy to the Christmas countdown.
Tequila advent calendar — Alcohol Advent Calendar
Tequila And Mezcal Collection By Drinks By The Dram
MASTER OF MALT notonthehighstreet.com
£49.95
Featuring 12 wax sealed drams of tequila and mezcal, this punchy advent calendar is certain to delight every drink lover this Christmas. It's perfect to try smaller versions before buying the full-size bottle.
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