Debate rages about best time for Christmas tree trimming as Americans sound off

Since it’s starting to look a lot like Christmas, many Americans are already discussing the right time to trim their tree.

Balsam Hill, a California-based artificial tree company, has issued its own guidelines for the “best time” to put up Christmas trees.

“It’s still a matter of preference, but many people prefer to put up their tree right after Thanksgiving, signaling the transition into the Christmas season,” the company says.

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Its report adds: “The most common period is any time [from] Late November to first week of December.”

Balsam Hill notes that some people may enjoy putting up their trees in mid-November to kick off the holiday season.

“You can try incorporating your Christmas tree into your Thanksgiving decorations,” she says. “For live trees, wait until the first week of December.”

Allison Chiperdak, founder of Elevate Etiquette in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital that it’s best not to rush Christmas, but to enjoy “each celebration as it comes.”

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“The right timing depends on whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving,” she said.

“If so, you’ll want to wait to decorate for Christmas so you can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.”

“The right timing depends on whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or not,” one etiquette expert said. “If so, you’ll want to wait to decorate for Christmas so you can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.” (Anastasia Krivenok via Getty Images)

“If you’re not hosting or traveling, or you’re keen to check decking the halls off your list, it’s totally a good idea to put up your decor early. Just wait to turn on any lights and save your outdoor house decorations until after Thanksgiving,” she added.

People have taken to social media to share ideas on when to deck the halls.

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“My wife is forcing me to put up the Christmas tree. It’s November 1st,” one man wrote on X recently.

Another person wrote on

“Pro tip: No one can judge you when you put up your Christmas tree if you never take it down,” one person wrote on social media. (Istock)

“It’s too early for Christmas,” said another person on X.

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Another person wrote: “Pro tip: No one can judge you when you put up your Christmas tree if you never take it down.”

“Is it okay for me to put up my Christmas tree now?” asked one individual on X. (Istock)

“Is it okay for me to put up my Christmas tree now?” asked one man on X.

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“It’s acceptable the minute November 1st turns,” one user replied.