The December season is a hotbed for national holidays, some of the more well known ones being Kwanzaa, Christmas Eve/Day, Winter Solstice, Yule and Hanukkah, the latter two both ending in January this year. No matter what is being celebrated, the holidays are an exciting time for nearly everyone.
When it comes to preparing for the holiday season, putting up decorations is a vital part of most people’s routine. The only question about the process is when to put them up. This subject tends to be a huge debate among the American public, especially those who celebrate Christmas.
Some people may argue that as soon as Halloween is over, it is fair game, while others may skip the holiday altogether. Everyone has different opinions on when to decorate, but it usually has to do with when one starts getting excited for the holidays.
When it comes to stores and brands, holiday celebrations usually start as early as possible, so as to capitalize on the holiday cheer. However, this tends to upset people, as these stores usually stock these items months in advance. On the opposite side, it can also excite people, getting them ready for the future festivities.
However, just because brands are doing it does not mean it is the right choice. While decorating for winter holidays early may be fun, those who do it can often not pay much attention to, or even ignore the fall season in its entirety.
The earliest people should start decorating their homes for the holiday season is at the beginning of November, if that. Getting into the holiday spirit is understandable, but skipping other important dates is not worth it. If things are taken step by step, one gets to enjoy many different celebrations across the last few months of the year.
There are also quite a few people who obsess over these winter holidays, becoming slightly aggressive when the season rolls around. These people are usually those who celebrate Christmas, and all of the festivities associated with it. These are also usually the people who decorate especially early in the year.
While there is nothing wrong with being cheery over these days, one has to be aware of when it becomes too much. One is of course allowed to have a strong interest in a day of celebration, however, it can sometimes be annoying when someone makes it their whole personality. While this obviously is not how everyone acts, those who do can sometimes become disrespectful toward those who celebrate different holidays.
One of the beautiful things about this season, and America in general, is that there are so many different religions, traditions, and ways of doing things. By choosing to focus on only one of these holidays, those who do not celebrate can feel left out. This season should be as much about inclusion that it is anything else.
A holiday that people often overlook in favor of the winter ones is Thanksgiving. While not everyone celebrates this, those who do should realize how nice it can be. However, most people start their celebrating as soon as November begins.
Then again, with the exception of Halloween, fall decorations are usually not as popular. Decorating early for the next season can make sense in this case. Going directly from one set of decorations to the next can help the home feel more cheerful and exciting.
When it comes to decorating, many people also have traditions within their families on when and how to do it. Especially when decorating for religious holidays, as those are usually the ones that have been tradition for years.
While there is no one date that is agreed upon to start decorating for these winter holidays, every argument around this subject tends to hold some amount of water. As long as decorating does not start insanely early, and is done respectfully, then people should feel free to celebrate whatever and whenever they would like.
