Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
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It doesn't have to be over. That was only the first day of Christmas. There are parties and visiting and eating until the 6th / 7th of January. We've got 12 days, people. Buck up and continue celebrating!
Ha Ha if I was twenty years younger my tree and decorations would be out of my house by now. I'm not sure how different regions or counties do but in the south we normally decorate at least by thanksgiving day or week after. Lots of people I know decorate in October. I think I've heard Europe decorates very early they don't have thanksgiving in November and many countries don't do Halloween. Buy Christmas Day most around me want to get the house back to normal. My house is small and I have to pack up stuff for Christmas decor.
My family has never celebrated after Christmas "old Christmas" most every one has been doing something Christmas related for the entire month of December and are Christmas-ed out.
Anyway you do it have fun and enjoy family and friends. As well as remembering what the true meaning of Christmas is about. Enjoy your celebrations.
Oh, I will. I celebrate New Year's (8th day- money, gifts and honors list from the King if you're from the UK) and every other Holiday. the 27th is Feast of St. John (wine and spirits).
It's very interesting to learn about the different cultures and celebrations around the world. I'm in North Carolina and a friend in Mississippi just sent a pic of her house after taking down decorations. With a comment, done and resting rest of day. I thought of your comment about festivities into January. Brought a smile to my face.