Maybe we should listen to Taylor Swift and leave the Christmas decorations up until January
Christmas hasn’t even arrived yet but some people are already hatching plans to take down fairy lights, tinsel, and the wilting Christmas tree in their sitting room.
As much as we love decorating for the holidays, some people can’t help but love to get back to basics but could taking down your decorations have a negative impact on your health?
Most people will keep their decorations up until the first week in January, but others will stow them away come December 27th.
However, interior experts at furn. are warning against taking decorations down too early.
They explained: “Over a third (37%) of Brits who decorate for Christmas notice a negative impact when they put everything away.
“Joy drenching is about filling our homes with items that bring happiness and warmth. So, when the festive period ends and we begin taking down those beloved decorations, it’s no surprise it can really affect our mood.
“It can leave you feeling a sense of disconnect and sadness in your own space. It’s tough to say goodbye to those special pieces that have lifted your spirits throughout the holiday season; it always feels anticlimactic when we say goodbye for another year.”
When is the right time to take the decorations down?
One in three admit to keeping some of their festive decorations on display in January.
Just like there is no right time to put your decorations up, there is also no right time to take them down.
“It’s about doing what matches your personality and feels right for your home – remember you spend more time there than anyone.”
So nobody will judge us if we keep our fairy lights up until Easter?
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