When to remove the Christmas tree?

As the Christmas season comes to an end, it’s time to say goodbye to Santa and put away the decorations until next year. There are those who take their time to let the celebrations go and those who are more than ready to say goodbye. In particular, a Christmas tree.

When is the right time to take down the Christmas tree?

In every culture there are different traditions that determine the answers to this question and some tips for deciding when to pack your Christmas bags and bring order back to your home.

Tradition indicates that the tree Christmas December 8th is set to await this holiday surrounded by the festive spirit. And it is associated with the Catholic celebration of Feast of the Virgin MaryNational holiday in Argentina and a special day for the faithful.

When to remove it also depends on the culture and beliefs of each family. In some communities the January 6 It’s the right day to say goodbye to the Christmas period.

Past or during Kings Daywhen the visit of the Magi from the East to the Child Jesus in Bethlehem is recalled, it symbolizes the closing of the celebrations.

The gifts and parades of kings are a much appreciated closing in the world and for this reason it is considered the culmination of an era characterized by celebrations, gifts and meetings.

Other traditions suggest waiting until February 2on Candlemas Day, to remove the tree and the rest of the Christmas decorations.

The feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is a very important date for the Christian tradition. That day, according to the liturgical calendar of Catholicism, the Feast of Light is celebrated and it is the moment that celebrates the presentation of the baby Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem. Furthermore, that day the purification of the Madonna after giving birth would have been carried out following what the law of the time required.

This is why in many cultures February 2nd is chosen to celebrate the Christmas tree It is actually the moment when the religious festival ends.

An alternative that has gained popularity is to dismantle the Christmas tree and eliminate the bulk of the decoration but keep the nativity scene until that date and thus continue with the religious tradition, but recovering the space in the home.

How to save the Christmas tree for next year?

Artificial trees require special care to remain in optimal condition and accompany the family tradition for many years.

The ideal is Store it in a cool, dry, dark place in a box or bag. preserving the form chosen by the producers to preserve it. The order in arranging the branches will allow it to return to its splendor the following year and not suffer breakages or lose its shape. The ideal is to label the sections, if it is very large, to help in the next assembly.

Another important point is to protect the ends to prevent them from rusting or breaking, which would make assembly difficult. The ideal is to wrap them with a bit of foam rubber or bubble wrap and seal the ends with bags so that no moisture enters.

The decision to remove the Christmas tree depends on each family’s preferences and traditions. For religious, cultural or customary reasons, the best time is the one deemed appropriate in each home.

Tidying up and putting away Christmas decorations can be an opportunity to create holiday memories and welcome the new year with renewed energy and a harmonious home.