You know the type—they start humming “Jingle Bells” the second Halloween candy goes on clearance. These folks have their tree up by November 1st, and honestly, I’m both impressed and slightly worried about their storage space. Science backs them up, too: a 2018 survey found that people who decorate earlier report higher holiday cheer. But wait—there’s a catch. If you put a real tree up before Thanksgiving, it might become a fire hazard by Christmas morning, dropping needles like a sad pinecone zombie.
On the flip side, you have the hardcore traditionalists who swear by a very specific date: the first Sunday of Advent. That’s usually late November or early December, depending on how the liturgical calendar is feeling. They’ll glare at early decorators and mutter about “keeping the season sacred.” But between us? They’re just jealous of your extra month of twinkle lights.
