Is there a perfect time to take down the Christmas tree? Many people get rid of their Christmas tree right after the New Year, not wanting to deal with the falling tree any longer. Others, on the other hand, would like to enjoy a Christmas tree all year round – regardless of whether it is real or artificial.
When is the right time to take down the Christmas tree and say goodbye to the holiday spirit for good? We give you a hint.
There are three traditional dates for taking down a Christmas tree. According to Christian tradition, she should stay at home at least until Epiphany, which falls on January 6.
This is considered to be enough time to enjoy the atmosphere created by the Christmas tree. However, many people want to postpone the moment of getting rid of it from home. No wonder if someone likes it Christmas and he is aware that he has to wait a whole year for the next one.
Tradition indicates two other dates when the Christmas tree can be taken down. The first one is less popular than the second one. Some people wait for the Sunday of the Baptism of the Lord, which is the first Sunday after Epiphany.
The second date definitely has the most fans. It is February 2, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, known in Poland as Candlemas of Our Lady. This is the closing moment of the Christmas season.
The artificial Christmas tree can be dismantled and packed to enjoy next Christmas. But what to do with a real Christmas tree?
If we don’t want to plant in the garden or we do not have such an opportunity, we can take the tree to PSZOK ourselves or take it to a designated storage placefrom where it will be collected by a specialist waste disposal company.
It is worth knowing that some local governments organize collections of Christmas trees, so we should carefully follow the information provided. Doing so is not troublesome and will help protect the natural environment.
