CAITLIN: People should be able to decorate their spaces any way they like, at any time of the year. If one enjoys something as harmless and joyful as lights and trees, they should not hold themself back from such pure entertainment, no matter how far in advance it may be from the holiday the decorations are meant for. Putting out decorations for a holiday that comes after others that still have yet to happen shouldn’t be seen as “rushing.”
After all, it’s called “the holiday season” to encompass all the last few months of the year have to offer. Having visual reminders of the festivities might make the season brighter for all who wish to celebrate.
Decorating early also has practical perks. Since the holiday season is so busy, it can be a tedious and time-consuming process, and many people struggle to fit the festive feat into their schedule. If decorations are put up earlier, there is one less worry, and it also extends the amount of time during which people can celebrate. Once decorations go up, holiday spirits also rise, prompting people to begin preparations for the anticipated days ahead.
Plus, with the current fall weather following no traditional trends of gradually shifting from warm to cold, why should people follow traditional timeframes when it comes to holiday decorations? Cold weather can make it harder to hang outdoor decor, too. There is enough stress and negativity in our society—let people enjoy what makes them happy!
HANNA: November is still autumn and should be treated as such, despite how hard stores push the winter holidays onto the public before the weather even drops to cooler temperatures. In my opinion, there is still plenty to celebrate throughout November before we need to turn our attention to the winter holidays, which is why winter decorations shouldn’t go up until after Thanksgiving.
Some people jump to assume that after Halloween, all attention should be turned to winter celebrations like Christmas. But I think that in doing so, people miss out on the beauty of fall, especially here in New England, where the foliage is so beautiful. There’s plenty of time to enjoy those holidays after fall comes to an end, and Thanksgiving serves as the perfect transition from fall to winter.
Especially this year, as it’s at the end of the month, Thanksgiving break is the perfect time to transition to winter. After the holiday, there are still a few days at home to decorate the house and settle into the feeling of winter before returning to campus for the last few weeks of the semester.
It’s sometimes difficult to enjoy the seasons and holidays we’re in, especially with companies and influencers constantly trying to push decorations and products onto us earlier and earlier each year. But I think it’s important to enjoy the moment we’re currently in and appreciate it while we have it, rather than trying to skip over it in a rush to enjoy the next big thing.
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