Yes, Christmas is coming and it's definitely starting to look and feel Christmassy! In the UK many cities, towns and villages are busy preparing for Christmas, and the shop windows are looking nice and Christmassy.
I'm planning on getting the Christmas decorations out of their box this weekend. Have you any decorations up yet? Perhaps your tree is already up and lit?
"The exact date you should put your Christmas tree up in 2025 was recently revealed (you may already know it) it's not in December as you might expect.
A Christmas tree is likely one of the first things that comes to mind when considering the festive season, with the tradition originating from Germany.
Christmas trees were introduced to England during the Georgian era, under the reign of King George III. His wife, Charlotte, who was German, is thought to have decorated a tree for her family in the 1790s.
However, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are often credited with popularising the decoration of a tree at Christmas, leading many to believe they started the tradition in Britain.
Initially, people had small trees that they placed on their tables, but when larger trees from Norway became available, they began placing their trees on the floor, with presents underneath.
The timing for putting up the tree can be a contentious issue, as some prefer the start of December, while others opt for the 13th - twelve days before Christmas. However, according to tradition, Christmas trees should go up at the beginning of Advent, the fourth Sunday before Christmas.
This year, the first day of Advent falls on Sunday, November 30. On this day, some Christians attend special church services, with some churches offering a Christingle service for children and families.
At a Christingle service, each child is given or holds a Christingle. Some people write or send their Christmas cards, while others prepare a Christmas cake or Christmas pudding."
Words above taken from article seen here
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