What do you think about putting my Christmas tree up on Dec 24?
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YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS A CHILD (I'M 61)  THAT WAS THE CUSTOM\n\nCHRISTMAS TREES WERE ALWAYS, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, PUT UP ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND TAKEN DOWN ON ''LITTLE CHRISTMAS'' JAN. 6TH....I STILL CARRY ON THAT TRADITION FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN.
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My Christmas tree is so full of stuff that you barely notice the tree!\nI have a really nice fake tree, but the more stuff you have on it, the less likely you are to notice the 'fake' parts.\n\nI love tons of multi-colored lights.  I have some that flash and some that don't, evenly dispersed throughout the tree.  I also use strands of non-flashing white lights amongst the colored, to really show off my crystal ornaments. I use gold and/or silver garland, lots and lots of ornaments, unique ones and also colored balls, also strategically spread out around the tree, and a small amount of carefully placed silver icicles to seal the deal.  It takes a lot of time to decorate, but year after year, everyone who sees it remarks on how beautiful it is.  And it truly is NOT tacky looking.  My husband & I spend our evenings admiring it throughout the holidays.  It has so much character that it really draws you in.\n\nThat's MY idea of how a Christmas tree should look, but that's the really cool thing about trees; it's a totally individual thing.  What works for one person isn't right for another.  I guess the question is what you want your tree to say about YOU.  Do you want simple and elegant or do you want lively and fun?\n\nHappy decorating!\n\nPolly
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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!!
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UMMM AWESOME QUESTION! I TEND TO PONDER ABOUT THIS AS WELL.  The decoration gods have just notified me about the times and dates of the decor of Christmas.  They are as follows:\n\nDec.1 at 12:01 am. and they have informed me that you have to cut down your own tree, and decorate it on DEC. 9 at 4:30 in the afternoon.  If you should have any questions about the decoration gods and times of decoration please feel free to call this 1800 number...1800-337-7378
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Well, here in America, there is a movement afoot to return Christ to Christmas again. In Portland, Maine we are having an argument about what to call the Christmas tree in our town square. The city fathers insist it is a holiday tree, so as not to offend anyone, but of course all the Christians are offended because they know it's a Christmas tree. Great attitude to set the stage for a happy Christmas, huh. And so it goes. I just spent about three hours up in our attic trimming down all our Christmas things and I brought it over to the waitstaff where we have our lunch every day - Newick's Restaurant. Now I have just TWO boxes of things as compared to FOURTEEN boxes a year ago. You have to get the whole thing under control or you will knock yourself out for nothing all over again. Every year is the same. But if you take it all apart before the season "kicks in" (gets under way), then there is a good chance you will be able to get it under control. But you have to be determined. Some people go all out at Christmas, and they also decorate their homes with millions of lights. My partner and I have been together for forty-seven years and we are very modest now in our celebration of the season. We have a four-foot little tree with lots of little coloured lights that twinkle in the darkened living room, and it looks just lovely. Between the two of us we send about forty cards. Three gifts. And that is it. I like to meditate on Christmas in complete silence, because that is where I find the real meaning to me of what Christmas and Christ are all about. By the way, Merry Christmas to you and everyone reading this. Sent with happy energies from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years old.)
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I stock up on gifts year round.. whenever I see a good deal on something I know someone would like.  But I don't think stores should start decorating till the first of November.
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think its abit early... \n\nbut if your daughters young.. it makes them look forward to it more so may be nice... \n\nsaw a christmas tree in the pub last night.... \n\nplus its only 50 days away!!.. whooo
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What we do, is get one, at the earliest 3 weeks before christmas. Trees last a long time, but if you get it too early, by christmas the needles will still be green, but they will be stiff and no where near as soft as they used to be. If your getting one soon, what my family allways does, is water it. every morning and afternoon around 3 or 4 hours before going to bed, check the water level, 1.5 inches above the bottem is when it should be watered again. Trees usually dirnk about hmm i would say 4-6 cups of water a day. maybe more. Another tip that is said to help keep the trees happy is put an asprin in the water.\nGood luck with the tree! Hope you Christmas goes well! :)
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I agree. You know, it used to be that everything, was special, especially Christmas. Now a days, you see Easter trees and Foth of July lights, I dotn know what to think.\n\nIt makes Christmas less special if you do it too early, and before Thanksgiving is way to early. I think one should deffinatly wait till December. My family usually has ours out late in december, but we get into the spirt as soon as December 1st comes! \n\nEven though Christmas is fun and magical, if you dont wait and you treat the whole winter season like Christmas, it loses its charm.\n\nAs for stores, I think it takes away from the charm, but they have to do it. it is a business and they have to sell the stuff, because they know for the season,they have to stock early.
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Here in Argentina it is traditional to take the tree down on January 6th ("Día de Reyes") so the answer is yes.\nOf course, some years I'm lazy and I wait longer.
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Lighten up on the Christmas tree.  I don't think it will create a hostile environment unless someone (like you) makes it so.  Do you plan not to shop anywhere that Christmas trees are displayed?  Good luck with that!
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ITS NEVER TO SOON.\n\n\n     X-MAS ROCKS!!!!!!\n\nSOME TIMES FOR MY FOR KIDS I WILL DECORATE IN APRIL OR SO JUST FOR FUN.
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Eating traditional turkey dinner. Going around the neighborhood to watch the lights put up by house owners. Decorating my friend's Christmas Tree, as I live in an apartment, so no room for a BIG Christmas Tree. This year, it's my first time helping my church to decorate the santuary for Christmas. Other than that, not much, as my family doesn't celebrate Christmas. :-(
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Remember the meaning and origin of Christmas! It's Jesus Christ's birthday. If you are a Christian I encourage you to make an effort to make Jesus Christ this year's theme in your decoration! Merrry Christmas!!!! :)
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I think that paper chain garland is a great idea!  Hope you don't mind if I borrow that idea from you for our family, Claudia.  I always buy an ornament for our tree every year. The one we bought for this year has 5 snowmen on it, one for each of us.  We also try to make a popcorn garland for our tree. I say try, because we usually end up eating more than we string. LOL  We also sing some Christmas carols on Christmas Eve.  And during December we usually try to watch all the Christmas specials, like Rudolf the Red Nosed Raindeer, Frosty the snowman, How the Grinch stole Christmas and The Drummer Boy.
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If it's fake tree then you can buy it anytime.  \n\nIf it's a real tree you should probably wait until it's a little closer to Christmas.
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Real tree -- Two weeks before Christmas and out the door January 2nd or you are going to have needles everywhere.\n\nArtificial -- Anytime after Thanksgiving until the 2nd week of January.