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Christmas Tree Decorating

KatieB — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 02:36:22 GMT

I looked outside about 30-45 minutes ago and saw a neighbor putting lights and decorations on an outside tree. The tree was very pretty when lit but it is so early. I am already tired of the Christmas movies on Hallmark TV.

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homedecor1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 02:47:00 GMT

@KatieB

Maybe this year has been so crazy and the last few days worse...your neighbor decided to start putting her decorations up for some happiness!

I know there are quite a few in our area who have their lights lit on their houses.

Although, I don't watch Hallmark movies ever (too cheesy) I know a lot of people do...good for them!

Spread the joy -- most stores have been decorated for months🎄🎄🎄

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ValuSkr — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 02:47:20 GMT

It's unusually warm here in the Northeast, and will be for the next 5-7 days, so it's a good time to put up outdoor lights and decorations. I'd put the lights up now, but leave them off until after Thanksgiving.

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rms1954 — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 03:01:06 GMT

@KatieB wrote:
I looked outside about 30-45 minutes ago and saw a neighbor putting lights and decorations on an outside tree. The tree was very pretty when lit but it is so early. I am already tired of the Christmas movies on Hallmark TV.

Maybe they just want something to cheer them up. Good weather for it.

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jeanlake — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 03:02:31 GMT

I noticed lights going up around my son's modest, downtown neighborhood. A lot of families are lighting up large trees and front porches. It's pretty when I drive through.

My maintenance-provided patio home area has many back porches, decks and courtyards lit up all year long with clear bulbs. I like it. When we update our porch, we'll add permanent lights.

As mentioned, 2020 has been a tough year. Whatever harmless, lovely thing that makes you happy.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 03:31:10 GMT

@KatieB It's a great idea. We all need something cheerful these days. It's not too early!

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 04:54:44 GMT

It's great weather to do it.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:00:51 GMT

Nice this week where I live and neighbor did same. Good time to do it. We on the other hand wait until we practical freeze to death to do. Go figure.

I am just not feeling it yet and think Thanksgiving weekend is when we will begin to decorate.

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Nataliesgramma — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:26:52 GMT

I belong to a Dept 56 Village group and most of them already have their villages up....

I am starting mine this weekend.....My trees are going up too...

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smb3 — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:16:30 GMT

A lot of people do it while it is still mild outside, but don't turn them on until Thanksgiving and after.

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withaK — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 13:44:36 GMT

It does seem early...I heard a Christmas song yesterday on the radio.....I am not a very Christmassy person so Ireally think its waaaay too early....I have a friend who put her decorations up the day after Halloween...she had a baby two weeks ago so maybe its the hormones..lol..

I like Thanksgiving so I am decorated for that ...then on the Saturday I will get to Christmas.......this has been a challenging year so I am forcing myself to celebrate and decorate for everything !

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Miss Pepsi — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 13:49:08 GMT

My tree inside is up and has been for 2 weeks. Been a rough year and it may be the only thing I put up. Since now it is just me and a new kitty, I don't care what others thinks. I may just leave it up, who knows.

As for Hallmark Christmas movies. I never get tired of them and am thrilled they are on 24/7.

Also yes I do love all the Christmas programming on QVC and HSN. I kind of wish starting in January once a month untIl July they would do a Christmas show or two. I would LOVE it.

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Shanus — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 13:57:20 GMT

We've decided not to get our "Hanukkah Tree" out of the attic and decorate it. It's a lot of work and no one will be visiting during the holidays.

The tree got set up in the living room which is now my "quiet room". There's still room for it in the corner, but just don't see the point. Maybe this is just not the year to be in a festive mood.

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Carmie — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 14:24:13 GMT

A few nights ago when I took my dogs for a walk after dinner, I noticed that two neighbors had trees lit up inside their houses and visible through the windows.

Many people in my area have started to put up their outdoor lights. It is so much easier when the temp is 70 degrees, instead of freezing out, especially if they have to climb up on the roof.

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LindaSal — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 14:54:17 GMT

I say kudos to all who are decorating early! I am also in the north east and what a beautiful week of weather! 70's and holding........In this part of the country you have to get out there and do it while you can because you know how it is here, if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute!

Seems many are decorating early and I believe it's good for the soul

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JYWilliams — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:54:46 GMT

With everything that has happen this year I think it's just fine putting up decorations. Besides I think a person can decorate their home when ever they feel like it. What's early for some might not be for others.

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RedTop — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 22:20:32 GMT

I think it's the really smart people who use these last nice warm days in November to put up their outside decorations.

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candys mine — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 22:38:41 GMT

The weather is exceptioally warm here so Outside lights are going up this weekend. I have a few days off work so I put my artificial tree up today. No need to Light up the thing yet except to make sure it lights. Now I can take my time with decorating it.

To each their own. One never knows what's coming down the pike so don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.