Here’s where it gets weird: your zip code decides your tree date. In the U.S., regions with colder, gloomier winters—like the Northeast and Midwest—tend to put trees up right after Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, sun-drenched states like Texas and Arizona? They’ll slap a tree up in mid-November, probably because they’re desperate for any excuse to pretend it’s not still 80 degrees outside. My buddy in Florida hoisted his tree on November 5th, and I’m convinced he’s just trying to block out the sun with tinsel.
And don’t get me started on Europe. In Germany, it’s practically a national crime to put your tree up before Christmas Eve—they call it “Heiligabend” and treat it like the Olympics of patience. Over in the UK, you’ll see trees in early December, but they’re often fake and stored in the attic until Boxing Day. The British are masters of restraint, probably because they’re still recovering from that massive Mariah Carey playlist.
Expert shares the 'best' day to put up your Christmas tree - Daily Star
