When does Christmas start in your house?

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I know, I know, it's September and Christmas isn't exactly around the corner. But some will have already started to prepare this year's festivities, so it's not too soon to ask.

So, I'm curious to know. At what point do you start thinking about Christmas each year?

Christmas · More Info

I've started already

Planning begins as soon as the kids are back at school

I start to think about it in October

November 1st is my first day of planning

I don't touch Christmas until December

Planning? What planning?

Other

Featured Answer

Dundrum 16

7 years ago

We always have a real tree, so it goes up just about a week or ten days before 'the day'. About the beginning of December I make my own wreath for the door with bits from the garden. I really enjoy that. I pick a lovely bright crisp day and go around the garden with trug and secateurs. Then I sit on a garden bench with a mug of mulled wine, and Christmas music playing on the radio and make the wreath - it's my favourite part of the whole season.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (28)

gilliifer
7 years ago
December 12th for us. It was my Dads birthday
sianember
7 years ago
Christmas Eve if I can be bothered. When I was a kid Xmas didn't start in August as it seems to now.
Related Discussions
Narrow House (15.4ft / 4.7m) - what are my layout options?
Q
Comments (9)
HI -- gross635 -- Your right to some degree but you can't move the main floor bath to the other side because then that interfers with the floor plan on the second floor. Would not work . I would have loved to turn the whole plan around but it won't work in this case. Added note to what I posted before is to get rid of anywalls you don't need and also not every room has to have a door. Like the one on the lounge and the one at the end of the hall. I would open the lounge up by not having the walls on the entrance hall . As for a closet , there is space in front of the set back powder room for some coat hooks etc. I also question the fact of , if the lounge is really needed. Everything could have been shifted to the front and the kitchen set back , then that would have made a larger dining/familyroom area . But that would have ruined the resale value . So I think moving the bathrooms was the lest and best for this plan. One question I have , is this an English plan ?, because the English love putting doors on every room ?And usually the doors swing the wrong way.
...See More
Please help. I need suggestions for exterior redesign of house.
Q
Comments (15)
hello bonnielynn75 and THANK YOU! your comment put a smile on my face re the red on the interior side of the door. It IS red on the inside as well, he insisted on that when we purchased it. no one here has it red on the inside and I wanted it to be white on the inside. do you see my dilemma?;) I agree with everything you are saying, I suppose this is the reason why so far I was not 100% sure about the black for the door either, although I like black...Agree, there is too much wall and I find the house to be looking a bit 'bland' and would like to change that. I LOVE shutters, but read somewhere that you never put shutters on wide windows, so got unsure about that, too...but perhaps just the one as I stated earlier. Would the color on that shutter be the same as the door (if I ever settle on a door color)? Unfortunately window boxes are not an option as we have quite a few cats and they may be used as litter boxes;) please don't tell me to get rid of the cats;)... Regarding the stoop (entrance) : we need to add another step (made of cement) on top of the existing step: it was removed when the new door was fitted. We were thinking of putting slate tiles or something dark to match the roof, if that makes any sense.... It is porous cement so unsuitable for painting, I think. What place in Ireland did you visit, we are close to the Irish Sea in the country surrounded by sheep;)...
...See More
What's the most Irish thing about your home?
Q
Comments (17)
The 'inglenook' fireplace - reminds me of my grandparents home where we would all congregate for high tea once a month. However, I have come across them in Scotland and in Cornwall, so perhaps they are more a 'Celtic' thing!
...See More
Thinking of putting your home on the market?
Q
Comments (0)
When preparing a home for market, it is crucial to analyse your home as a commercial product, critiquing it with a potential buyer's eye, does my home look well maintained? would a potential buyer aspire to living there? what are my home's weak points - let's be honest we are all aware of little or large things that are wrong with our homes, maybe evidence of an old leak, a large dent in a wall ? a somewhat botched diy paint or repair job? how does my home look externally? its curb appeal or the lack thereof? https://bit.ly/2P5vqrF
...See More
louisecampbell09
7 years ago
to spread the cost (and make xmas less stressful) I start present buying in September, wrap it - tag it - bag it - bung it in the loft..!!
PRO
Woodcrest Kitchens
7 years ago
My old Mum used to say don't put the decorations up until 12 days before Christmas, but with kids We tried to get them up by the 1st :-)
163 hrd
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
We decorate on 1/12, husband's birthday, because he is like Buddy the Elf when it comes to Christmas. I buy presents all year long, whenever I see something I think will be loved by a person on my list.
PRO
User
7 years ago
As soon as I get back from my summer holiday I start to plan Christmas :) But then I am a BIG fan of the festive season...
set of two treat boxes · More Info
pinklark
7 years ago
Definitely starts December 1st - it makes it more worthwhile then with trees and decorations. Although I will buy presents throughout the year if I see something special....
Geri63
7 years ago
We start talking and planning for Christmas about now. Our tree and decorations will go up for December 1st. Can't wait!
Kim Williams
7 years ago
As I live in a different country to my family planning for flights etc. starts now, it is a bit like herding cats!
User
7 years ago
When my son was young I started about now. I had to buy my presents and all of his other relatives gifts for him to save on duplications. Now he's grown up its not so frantic as he's happy with fewer presents and some cash. I love the thought of not having to bother with anything, especially cooking the main meal, but in reality, I'd probably miss it.
User
7 years ago
I used to find Christmas the absolute most stressful time of the whole year with family commitments and working till the last minute. Since close family have died I now am not obliged to do anything except what I'm comfortable with. It took a couple of years to even find out, for myself, how I wanted to celebrate Christmas, or not. The relief of all the pressure is now my best present ever.
Harriet
7 years ago
I like making things so I have to start early. I'm also bad at sending Christmas cards but love sending them so need extra time to get it as right as I'm likely to get it! I've had reports that some people get two cards and some have wishes for the wrong year etc. etc. One day I'll get it right!
Melissa McCafferty
7 years ago
When the weather gets cold enough for mulled wine :)
PRO
Pamela Langbridge Curtains and Upholstery
7 years ago
Now October is here I start to plan, though not having small children anymore its not the same
PRO
The Magical Christmas Wreath Company
7 years ago
Already started planning and preparing our fresh Christmas Wreaths designs. First order arrived in July!
PRO
peek interiors
7 years ago
Halloween starts the crafting process for me!
Dundrum 16
7 years ago
Sloe gin will be made straight after the first frost.
User
7 years ago
We traditionally celebrate Christmas beginning with Advent (4th Sunday before Christmas in the Anglican faith), and run straight through the 12th Night, or Epiphany. This also marks the transition to Carnival or Mardi Gras Season for us in the coastal Southern US.
Tom Flanagan
7 years ago
I try and keep it strictly to December - starting too early means you'll likely want to end it early too, and drawing it out for as long as possible in January at least gives me the illusion there's still something to look forward to...what a month!
PRO
Design Storey
7 years ago
When the Holly Berries appear outside our front door!

Miner's Cottage II · More Info
PRO
Wood Innovations Ltd
7 years ago
Get the plans in early!
PRO
AG Architectural Solutions Ltd
7 years ago
My Christmas countdown begins at Halloween!
Jan Johnson
7 years ago
School is breaking up on the 19th Dec.. I like to start the silly season around about then. tree and gifts i collect all through the year.
User
7 years ago
already started a few months ago
PRO
Trade at Houseology
7 years ago

Our Christmas countdown has already begun! :)
PRO
Robinson-Gay Art Gallery
7 years ago
Our Christmas countdown is definitely underway. Santa's letters are already dotted around the house... all asking for the same thing!
PRO
Rare Rabbit
7 years ago
Ha Ha ours were written last night!

When does Christmas start in your house?

Dundrum 16

Comments (28)

gilliifer

sianember

Related Discussions

louisecampbell09

Woodcrest Kitchens

163 hrd

User

pinklark

Geri63

Kim Williams

User

User

Harriet

Melissa McCafferty

Pamela Langbridge Curtains and Upholstery

The Magical Christmas Wreath Company

peek interiors

Dundrum 16

User

Tom Flanagan

Design Storey

Wood Innovations Ltd

AG Architectural Solutions Ltd

Jan Johnson

User

Trade at Houseology

Robinson-Gay Art Gallery

Rare Rabbit

COMPANY

EXPLORE HOUZZ

CONNECT WITH US