Putting Christmas tree up before December means you’re ‘tacky’ – but wait too long and you’re a ‘Grinch’
Mums are in a debating war on Mumsnet over what is the appropriate date to set up a Christmas tree before Christmas.
Furious discussions have erupted on Mumsnet, with some claiming it’s “tacky” and “vulgar” to unveil a Christmas tree before next month.
It all started when one woman suggested, in a post on the popular website, that November 25 was a perfectly acceptable date to have your Christmas tree up.
However, her fellow users passionately disagreed – arguing it was far too early.
One person wrote: “Way way too early. December 1st at the earliest.”
Another commented: “NOT before December 1st. We need laws. Including the death penalty for shops who put Xmas stuff out in September.”
Some suggested that mid-December was ideal.
One member shared: “25th November is insanely early too! 15th December is the earliest it should go up. Down on the 6th January.”
However, another went to the extreme – and risked being branded The Grinch – by insisting you should wait until Christmas Eve.
They argued: “Trees up this early is so tacky! Don’t do it. Christmas Eve to Twelfth Night. Anything else is a bit vulgar really.”
And a fellow user added: “It’s also massively wasteful of energy resources, so unless they’re being solar-powered, they are harming the rest of us.”
According to Love Energy Savings, having your Christmas tree lights on for six hours a day in December will cost you $17 extra on your electricity bill.
Love Energy Savings’ Phil Foster said: “It’s incredible the amount of energy which is consumed over the Christmas period in general, but getting your decorations out early can only lead to inflated electricity bills for longer periods.
“While it might seem like a nice idea to start celebrating early, I would advise people to consider the costs before they start decorating.”
This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission