why do ppl put their decorations up so stupidly early?! its NOVEMBER!!?
830479
I guess some people are just already looking forward to the holidays and getting excited and want to start early. I've even noticed that a lot of people are saying "happy holidays" already.\n\nPersonally I think it's too early for all this stuff and it kind of kills the fun of Christmas to have everything decorated and Christmas songs playing so early, because by the time it's Christmas people are already tired of it, it's not so special anymore. I think it would be nicer if everyone waited until December like they used to.\n\nBy the way, they started decorating shopping malls in my area in late October. I wonder how long it will be until we'll bump into Christmas trees in August.
1152856
trust me  they just like your upper and lower area dont givem the time of day.. wait wait and then wait some more
750955
Yes, It's too early. what about Thanksgiving? that's right let's forget it. and move on to christmas. How silly is that?
852050
I like too do mine the first week of december. There are probaly so many people mailing stuff. That I wouldnt like to wait to late.
977571
I love to look at my decorations!  Some are from my Parents, when I was a kid, some my kids made!  It brings back so many memories.  Don't you think it's fun to make things look "special"  once a year?  It feels like magic seeing everything lit up!  Don't be a scrooge!  Find the joy of the season so you can pass it on!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!!
981699
I've wrapped all my presents but not put up the tree yet! Might do it weekend after next!! One of the people in my street has all their house decorations up & it's so early!
773983
its supposed to be 12 days before xmas, but mine go up dec 1st
818509
I think the day after Thanksgiving is the way to go. That way you observe Thanksgiving and have the most time to enjoy your Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas!!!
44897
Because its 2006!!! Duh!!
926832
I think any time after the 1st December is fine. November is too early!\n\nMind you all the shops have been decorated for Christmas since Novermber the 1st. So no wonder people start early.
826890
Traditionally, in the UK decorations went up on the 12th day before Christmas and were taken down on the 12th. day after Christmas.  Now they seem to go up earlier and earlier each year!\n\nI saw a few at the end of October this year.
840380
I set mine up as late as possible cause it takes me forever to take it down.  I dont really get that into it like most. I decorate for Halloween like a crazy person, though.
857790
I am supposed to be cleaning this pit of a house in time for my husband's relatives to come over for Thanksgiving. This, I hope you realise, is no mean feat due to the fact that it is such a mess that if burglers broke in, they would think the place has already been burgled. Since I am not American and only my husband's family are coming over (none of my realtives) and I get stuck cooking the meal (by relying heavily on a cookbook) I say "Sod It, let my husband clean the house!" Hence I am most certainly procrastinating!
817674
I usually put them up the day after Thanksgiving.\n\nMy mom started this a couple of years ago.  She has her grandkids decorate her tree on Thanksgiving day.  The kids love it.
752697
Yes it does. The colder temps, the darker skies in early morning and late evening makes me think of Christmas. In fact, I have been picking up a few decorations for the holiday over the past few days. I love it and I am getting excited.
1032269
Because the lights are off!\n\nhttp://www.total-knowledge.com/~willyblues/
417005
Actually, I have found that it is not.  I moved here from Ohio, and the friends that I have made, party for all holidays.  When I mentioned St. Patrick's day they were like "Why?"  lol they even joked they needed no reason to drink!!! cause they do that all the time.  There were hardly any decorations up ANYWHERE --