The Christmas tree is a beautiful festive focal point but it sometimes generates the biggest debate amongst friends and family members. When should you put up your Christmas tree?
The First Day of Advent
Advent is the time of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Some people use this time of year to put up their Christmas trees.
Christmas Eve
It's an ancient Roman tradition for the Christmas tree to go up on the afternoon of Christmas Eve.
December the 13th
Traditionalists believe that 12 days before Christmas is the ideal time to put your festive tree.
After Halloween
After Halloween, lots of department stores and shopping centres will start to put up Christmas trees and other Christmas decorations.
Christmas in July
Since the coldest month in Australia will be around July, some Australians also celebrate Christmas in July.
There is no law prohibiting you from putting up your Christmas tree whenever you feel like it. Some people believe putting the Christmas tree up too early will bring bad luck. Others have said putting up their Christmas tree improves their mood so it's okay to put it up early. Either way, Merry Christmas everyone!
