The best time to put up your Christmas tree — as per science, and tradition

Yes there are other pointers besides Mariah Carey affirming, “It’s timeee”…

The world is made up of two types of people.

The best time to put up your Christmas tree — as per science, and tradition(Photo: The New York Times)

Dreamers and cynics. While the former romanticise everything, the latter keep some worldly stoicism alive by not giving in to mundane highs. There is one thing however, that seems to unite both parties — and no points for guessing that it’s Christmas cheer.

It could be the fortunate year-end timing of the holidays, the freezing temperatures or just the relief of having made it through another lap around the sun, but nobody is immune to Christmas fever, even if Christ’s holy birth isn’t the motivating factor. But in this holiday that brings together almost everyone, one bone of contention still persists through the decades — the question of “when does the damn Christmas tree go up?!”

What science says

Several studies (such as that from British website Unilad) affirm those who put up their trees early — and November is fair game here apparently — are scientifically happier people, whatever their motivation of doing so may be. Childhood nostalgia always hits hard in matters like this, not to mention the overwhelming commercialisation of the holiday. But a willingness to bust out the colours and festoons, counting down to the end stretch of the year could very well mean you’re happier than the average Jane and John walking the streets. And that’s a win!

That being said, December 1, happens to be coronation day for Christmas enthusiasts, who prefer painting the entirety of the month in Xmas hues.

What we say…?

It’s your tree, put it up whenever you like!