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Unwrapping Christmas Tree Habits: From Early Birds to Last-Minute Magic!

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Justin Anderson
Dec 8, 2023 | 3:32 PM
Unwrapping Christmas Tree Habits: From Early Birds to Last-Minute Magic!

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Hey folks, can you believe it? About 20% of Christmas enthusiasts out there still haven’t snagged their real Christmas trees! Now, if you’re on Team Artificial, you’ve probably had your festive tree up for months – some folks really go all-in on that holiday cheer.

But for the real tree aficionados, timing is everything, and a recent survey breaks down our Christmas tree shopping habits into six interesting categories. Let me spill the holiday beans for you:

  1. The Early Birds (14%): These folks are on the ball, putting up their real trees before The US Thanksgiving Holiday. Talk about planning ahead! Although, they’ve got their work cut out for them to keep that tree from turning into a crispy critter by Christmas.
  2. Black Friday Enthusiasts (33%): Then we have the Black Friday tree shoppers, making it a festive part of their holiday weekend traditions.
  3. Seasonal Purists (33%): Now, here’s a group that believes in kicking off the season right – they’re out getting their trees the first weekend of December. That means two out of three real tree lovers join the club about a month before Santa makes his rounds.
  4. Second Week Shoppers (16%): Hold onto your tinsel, because 16% of Christmas enthusiasts wait until the second week of December to pick out their perfect tree. As of last weekend, about 20% of folks were still in the tree-shopping game.
  5. Third Week Procrastinators (3%): For those who like to live life on the edge, there’s the 3% who wait until the third week of December to dive into the Christmas tree quest.
  6. Christmas Eve Traditionalists (1%): Finally, we’ve got the Christmas Eve Traditionalists, the daring 1% who put up their tree on the big day itself. Now, that’s cutting it close!

While there may have been a time when setting up a real tree on Christmas Eve felt like pure holiday magic, these days, it might seem like a lot of effort for just a few days of festive vibes. After all, many of us enjoy basking in the holiday spirit throughout the month, perhaps as a counterbalance to the inevitable stresses and distractions that come our way.

So, whether you’re an early bird or a last-minute Christmas Eve decorator, here’s to finding that perfect tree and savoring the holiday spirit all month long!

(Source: PRNEWSWIRE)