1st November - anyone put anything up/out yet ?

[KangarooKenny]

DD wants the Xmas bedding putting on today, and I’ve got an Xmas plate that has gone on display this morning. I’ll be going up in the loft for a couple of subtle things today.
‘Anyone else ?

My trees (yes, I have two!) have remained assembled in the garage since last year. Do I don't have to faff with the colour coded branches this year. Takes ages!

I made my own wreath last year too and that has been hanging up in the garage too. I have been adding more bits to it recently.

Can't wait to get properly going.

Ahh, but you've got to sort your passport, buy/sort your holiday clothes, look into sightseeing and activities...And just generally be excited about it! ]

Started on 1st nov....otherwise wont be finnished for 1st Dec. I totally turn my sons downstairs room into a winter christmas wonderland. He died age 8 , five years ago, so its a tribute we do to him every year. Couldn't have decorations when he was alive, he was too ill and his room was basically a hospital ward, so we go all out for him at christmas now. Hopefully, he will see it from heaven and love it ❤

@Malleus123 I’m so sorry for your loss.

I’m sure your Son will love it. ❤ Do you have a set theme or add different things each year? 😊

@SnowJamz thankyou..we do it differently each year...this year is themed around santas office...so table with typewriter, writing out his naughty nice list, big mailbox for our nieces and nephews to post their letters to santa...lots of lighted trees and snow with elves playing, making toys etc. And santas rocking chair, complete with boots, hat , blanket, spectacles, etc, waiting for him to come home. Nieces etc love it, they think he actually comes to his office to prepare for christmas when we are all asleep x

@Malleus123 Wow that sounds wonderful! Such a fantastic theme and great that your nieces and nephews can join in. You sound very creative 😃

Each to their own, but mid December here and down by NYE. I'd be sick to death of it all by Christmas if we had decorations, films, music etc happening from now.

Thanks @SnowJamz ...we love Christmas, and plan his room throughout the year

So sorry for your loss Malleus123. What you are doing to honour your son's memory is amazing. It's lovely it involves nieces and nephews so keeps his memory alive for them too. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Ah that actually sounds lovely @Malleus123. I hope you have a wonderful time and spend lots of time enjoying it with your nieces and nephews. Your son will be right there with you

I've just bought a big grinch from primark and a light up gonk that went straight on my sideboard much to dhs disgust 😊

I love Christmas and decorating but not until December. I'd get sick of it if I put them up now, and it wouldn't feel special.
After Christmas I last til New Years but then I want it all gone.

Not yet, but I have already started watching the Christmad specials on Food Network!
I’m aiming for up on the night of the 2nd, so when the kids come downstairs on the morning of the 3rd it’s all ready, then we are going for Breakfast with Santa that morning. Can’t wait!

@Malleus123 that sounds wonderful…I’m so very sorry for your loss but it’s a lovely tribute to your son ❤️

I agree.

We decorate around mid December and keep up until Twelfth Night. That's long enough!

Totally different.

Do you sit around your house in your bikini and sunglasses covered in suncream for 2 months before your holiday to make it better? Or do you get on with normal life?

That's a more equivalent analogy.

What colour are people thinking of decorating their trees this year?

The same as last year 🤣

Red, copper, glass and crystal.

Eclectic - same as always

We add baubles each year - bought on holiday or to mark an event, or to fit in with a hobby or achievement, or fad or whatever.

So it's always a glorious celebration of us