Christmas tree should go up in late November 2026

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

According to tradition, Christmas trees should be erected at the start of Advent, the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The Daily Express states that Advent in 2026 begins on Sunday, 29 November, while The Mirror reports it falls on 28 November.

The question of when to put up a Christmas tree is divisive amongst households. Some people choose 1 December, others wait until 13 December—twelve days before Christmas. Families originally kept small trees on tables, but once larger trees from Norway became available, people began placing them on the ground with gifts arranged underneath.

The Christmas tree tradition in Britain has its roots in Germany. King George III's German-born wife, Charlotte, is believed to have decorated a tree for her family in the 1790s. However, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are most commonly credited with popularising the custom, prompting many to assume they introduced it to Britain.

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• Exact date to put your Christmas tree up in 2026 - and it's not in DecemberThe exact date you should put your Christmas tree up in 2026 has been 'confirmed'The Mirror · 17 Oct, 07:16
• Date to put Christmas tree up in 2026 - earlier than you may thinkIt's before DecemberDaily Express · 17 Oct, 07:16

In this story: Advent · Germany · King George III · Charlotte · Queen Victoria · Prince Albert · Norway · Britain

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