The million-dollar question is: when is therighttime to startdecorating for Christmaswith all these other precursor holidays?

Of course, theres no cut and dryor correctanswer.

“Why set an actual date to start?

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Still, there are certain periods that may better allow Christmas decor to get its proper spotlight.

For this reason, interior designer Danielle Balanis agrees that post-Thanksgiving is her ideal time to start Christmas decorating.

I have a hard time enjoying my turkey while staring at a Christmas tree, she says.

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I think each holiday deserves its own moment.

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Starting early can allow you to decorate at your own pace rather than feeling rushed, Johnson says.

Maybe just attempt to keep the holidays from stacking up on one another.

So, Johnson suggests a systematic approach.

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Then, it’s possible for you to start decorating with a clean slate.