As we get further into November, many of us will be beginning to think about Christmas (it is only 35 days away after all - yes really) and more importantly, when we can start decorating our homes.
But is it really bad luck to put up your Christmas tree early, and what is the 'official date' that we should be getting our baubles out this year?
Some experts have warned over putting your Christmas tree up in November, instead urging people to wait until it's officially the beginning of the festive period on December 1.
According to the main tradition, our Christmas trees should go up in our homes at the beginning of Advent, which is four Sundays before Christmas (not that it's stopped places here in Glasgow getting theirs up early!).
In 2021, the first day of the Advent is in fact Sunday, November 28 - so a little earlier than usual, meaning that it's actually acceptable to put your Christmas decorations up before December hits.
Other traditions dictate putting the tree 12 days before Christmas - in Roman Catholic tradition, the tree isn't put up until the afternoon of Christmas eve, with the Queen and her family polishing off their decorations on Christmas Eve.
Gardening expert Samantha Jones, from MyJobQuote, says waiting until December to put your Christmas tree will ensure it's fresh for longer.
She said: "After Bonfire Night, your first instinct might be to get into the Christmas spirit and purchase a tree.
"However, the earlier you get a real Christmas tree, the more effort is required to keep it looking fresh in time for the 25th of December.
"Generally, you should aim to buy your Christmas tree a week into December, so it doesn’t dry out throughout the festive season.
"For low drop trees like Nordman firs, you can purchase them up to 4 weeks before Christmas, but for European spruce trees, get them mid-December as they tend to dry up faster."
