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Many people start festive decorating at the beginning of Advent, which is the fourth Sunday before (late November or early December). In 2025, this exact date is today (Sunday, November 30).
However, there are people that have put their trees up as early as November. And
According to tradition, Christmas trees are taken down 12 days after Christmas – on January 5. However, there is still some dispute as to whether this is the right date or not.
The Church of England says January 5 is the Twelfth Night, while others count the 12 days after Christmas beginning on Boxing Day. This would mean decorations should be taken down on January 6.
According to legend, anyone who keeps their Christmas decorations up a minute after the Twelfth Night will have bad luck. However, if you're

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