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With a bit of planning, you can avoid the festive rush and enjoy the joy of decorating at your own pace. Follow this guide from Balsam Hill for an effortlessly magical Christmas.
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Ask yourself these questions when planning your Christmas decorating schedule.
Real Christmas trees usually look and smell their best when they’re put up in the first week of December.
Those who observe Advent often wait until the second or third Sunday to put up their Christmas tree.
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You might prefer to have your home decorated before they arrive, or wait and enjoy trimming the tree together.
You can plan your decorating after shopping the Black Friday sales. If you prefer to avoid the festive rush, try shopping during Christmas in July.
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Considering the factors above, the most common time to put up your Christmas tree is from late November to mid-December. Your personal preferences and family traditions should guide your timing.
No matter when you choose to decorate, it’s a wonderful opportunity to create lasting Christmas memories with your loved ones.
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These tips will help you decorate with ease and elegance, no matter when you choose to do it.
Select a tree with a narrower profile for smaller or tighter spaces. For height, allow at least 30 centimetres of space between the treetop and the ceiling.
With their simple two-step assembly and wheeled base for easy movement, Flip Trees make setting up your tree effortless, giving you more time and energy to decorate.
It’s largely a matter of personal preference, but many people like to put up their tree in late November, marking the start of the Christmas season. The most common time is from late November to the first week of December.
Some people start decorating as early as mid-November to extend the festive spirit. You can also incorporate your Christmas tree into your early seasonal décor. For real trees, it’s best to wait until the first week of December so they stay fresh through Christmas Day.
If you love the classic scent of a real Christmas tree, aim to put it up in early December. The natural fragrance of evergreen foliage typically takes a few weeks to fill your home with that signature Christmas aroma.
Many people take their Christmas trees down a few days into the new year. Others prefer to follow tradition and remove them on 6 January, which marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
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