There are many correct answers to when Christmas celebrations should start. Many people start on November 1st, while others choose to start after Thanksgiving or during the first week of December.

Everybody feels differently about the Christmas season, which can influence when they celebrate. Some people celebrate Christmas by decorating their houses, buying each other presents, baking cookies, or even Christmas caroling.

Some people start preparing for Christmas in the early weeks of November. Some start to buy presents for their friends and family during this time. They can also tell people what they want for Christmas to help them get ideas for possible gifts. Buying Christmas presents can be stressful, but starting to shop early is helpful because it gives people more time to prepare. Some people start shopping for Christmas gifts in mid-August or early September to give themselves time to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones while items are not sold out like they are during December.

Some people believe that Christmas in July is the perfect time to start shopping for gifts for people. The Times talked to English teacher Lindsey Thrash, who stated, “We will start decorating on November 1, and we will start holiday celebrations on December 1.”

Some traditions families may start doing early are decorating their homes and listening to Christmas music. Some traditions that might start later for other people are family gatherings, watching Christmas movies at the theater, or even getting a Christmas tree.

For some people, getting a Christmas tree may be an activity for later in the month because some families enjoy getting a real Christmas tree together, and a real tree may not last long if they get one in November. Other people would rather stick with a fake tree and spend time together decorating it. The Times talked to Graci Presley, a junior at Lafayette, who said, “I’m ready for Christmas after Halloween, but for me, it [officially] starts after Thanksgiving.”

Christmas excites many people and can begin in early November or December. It all depends on personal preference. Christmas activities can be done any time during the months leading up to the late weeks of December.

As Christmas festivities begin and families gather together, we look forward to this holiday season. We are so excited and can’t wait to see how our school and community celebrate Christmas this year.