When is the earliest i can put my christmas tree up? I know "your supposed" to put it up after Thanksgiving.. But im pregnant and my due date is Dec. 8, i dont want to be putting a christmas tree up with a newborn in the house, i dont think i will have the energy! BUT i cant miss out on the tree and everything this year because its our first time in our "new house" and its important to me, to still keep our old traditions in our new house. When is the earliest i can put my stuff out?? I
-also i dont have to worry about thanksgiving and the whole decorating, because we dont celebrate it at our house, we always go to someone else's house.
2007-09-19 09:16:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Any time you want really. I know a lady that keeps hers up year round lol. But, it depends on if its fake or real. I would say the day after thanksgiving. But, in your situation I would put it up the middle of November just so you can focus on more important things when the baby is due. But, if this is your first pregnancy dont worry you can do normal things right up until you have the baby. So not really a big deal. I had my daughter nov 23rd and I had my christmas tree up the end of oct. just to get it done with lol.
2007-09-19 09:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by JesseNevaehsMommy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This was me last year!! My son was born the day before Thanksgiving, and like you, I knew that I did not want to take on that task after he was born. Believe it or not, we put it up the first weekend (sat.) in November! It didn't seem weird at all!! We loved it and it really put us in the holiday spirit! I don't know about where you live, but where I live, they start playing Christmas music on the main radio stations starting on November 1st!! Crazy, but I love Christmas, so it doesn't annoy me!
I say put it up early, and don't freak out when you take everything out like I did. My husband had to promise me that everything would be clean before we went to bed that night, and it was. He's great. I also finished my Christmas shopping before I had my son. It was such a relief! You will love having your tree up when you bring your baby home. IT felt even more heavenly and even though he was just two days old, it felt magical and super special to show him his home for the first time with it all decorated for Christmas. Life is so good.....
2007-09-19 21:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Tamara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I put mine up the weekend before thanksgiving, we go to familys for thanksgiving so I dont have to worry about that, used to do it the day after thanksgiving, but im to tired from all the early morning shopping. I decorate yard and all early then start lighting it up the day after thanksgiving
2007-09-20 08:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by misty_51273 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put out your decorations whenever you want to. Remember, thought, you have to look at them for a LOOONG time. Do you have a permanent tree or a real tree? You may want to wait a while before putting up the real tree. It can dry out and become a fire hazard.
If you're up to it, I would say the middle of November should be o.k. Will you be able to enlist the help of friends and family to put up your tree and decorations if you want to wait a little longer?
Congrats on the new baby! Have a great holiday!
2007-09-19 16:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say go with the old "do it after Thanksgiving". You don't have to worry about Thanksgiving preparations, right? And you're not due 'til December 8th, so I think the day after Thanksgiving is cool.
2007-09-20 13:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by Raingirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The traditional day to put up your christmas tree is right after Thanksgiving......
2007-09-19 16:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by vlfwright 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to keep mine up all year in a corner of a hallway in my old bungalow style artsy craftsy type house. Now I keep it outside, growing, until right after Thanksgiving is over.
2007-09-19 20:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolute earliest would be the day after Christmas -- assuming that you are looking forward to the NEXT Christmas! You might be out of step, but what's the matter with celebrating Christmas every day?
2007-09-19 16:25:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jack430 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i think since your supposed to put them up right after thanksgiving that you should have a brother or sister put the decorations up for you. if your an only child ask some of your cousins to help.
2007-09-19 16:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My wife and I put it up over the Thanksgiving weekend. no one has taken any offense to it, and if they do, screw 'em, it's my house and I like Christmas!
2007-09-20 18:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by The Forgotten 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋