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Is it too early to decorate for Halloween?!

70 replies

Glitterballofdreams · 10/10/2025 09:52

Is it too early to decorate for Halloween? Has anyone already got their decor out?

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justmyluck1234 · 10/10/2025 09:53

I mean I haven’t got much and live in a flat so unable to put anything outside. But I’ve decorated inside a little for my kids. Don’t think it’s too early at all.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 10/10/2025 09:54

Definitely not too early xx

cadburyegg · 10/10/2025 09:55

I am doing it this weekend

randomchap · 10/10/2025 09:55

It's 3 weeks to go. Way too early

GarlicBreadStan · 10/10/2025 10:02

Halloween is one of my favourite holidays, so we've had a few decorations up since about 2 weeks ago. Definitely not too early!

Glitterballofdreams · 10/10/2025 10:03

GarlicBreadStan · 10/10/2025 10:02

Halloween is one of my favourite holidays, so we've had a few decorations up since about 2 weeks ago. Definitely not too early!

Great! We love it too! Our kids count down to Halloween all year!

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Innermagnolia · 10/10/2025 10:03

If you enjoy the fun of the decorations I don’t see why you shouldn’t put them up. It’s your home 😊 Some people will think it is too early but most children will love to see it.

beaniebabby · 10/10/2025 10:05

Yes, it's too early & I celebrate.

The day before is the earliest I would start

Rosebold · 10/10/2025 10:05

I was over visiting family in Ireland last week and there are already plenty of Halloween decorations up over there.

RandomUsernameHere · 10/10/2025 10:05

We’ve already decorated, DD couldn’t wait any longer!

Toomanywaterbottles · 10/10/2025 10:06

Yes, too early. Any decs just go up on the day itself, or if you’re having a party.

Sourisblanche · 10/10/2025 10:07

Doing it this weekend. Our village in France has an early Halloween fete so I want to be ready.

SJM1988 · 10/10/2025 10:07

I only put Halloween decs up the week of Halloween as its usually half term. Although some of my neighbours put theirs up last weekend.

beaniebabby · 10/10/2025 10:09

I was over visiting family in Ireland last week and there are already plenty of Halloween decorations up over there.

Because Halloween is a big deal there, it's not the same here.

Glitterballofdreams · 10/10/2025 13:09

I caved, they’re going up! The window displays have commenced!

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GarlicBreadStan · 10/10/2025 13:14

Glitterballofdreams · 10/10/2025 13:09

I caved, they’re going up! The window displays have commenced!

I squealed with excitement when I read this 😆

Bigearringsbigsmile · 10/10/2025 13:15

No because it's not halloween

hollyivy123 · 10/10/2025 13:28

I've never understood why people are so excited about Halloween as I find it a bit tacky, but as long as you're happy then it's your life and go for it

Autumngirl312 · 12/10/2025 13:45

If it makes you happy, do it! I've still got my autumn decor inside, but slowly incorporating Halloween and will do my windows this weekend.

It's never too early, the houses that I see decorated make me smile and it makes a great game with the kids in the car to spot the most decorated halloween houses.

Idontknowhatnametochoose · 12/10/2025 13:48

I don't decorate as I live alone in a flat but plenty of houses nearby have decorations up, as well as shops.

I admit, I'm quite enjoying the atmosphere of it this year.

Blondeshavemorefun · 12/10/2025 13:54

Not according to mini blondes

Iloveeverycat · 12/10/2025 14:07

I don't decorate outside until the day only because I always want it to be a surprise as we have loads of kids that come round and I do a different theme every year

Is it too early to decorate for Halloween?!
Pleasegetmeacoffeesotired · 12/10/2025 14:13

Lol at the posts saying the day of or the day before! Everyone near me had had them up for weeks already!

beaniebabby · 12/10/2025 14:19

@Pleasegetmeacoffeesotired where do you live?

Poobs2022 · 12/10/2025 14:20

3 houses down my road have decorated already. I decorate the week before but I have a lot of stuff and I worry some of it may get nicked. I don't want to have to replace any of my life size skeletons 😂