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2024-11-16 16:01:00
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What does science say about those who decorate the Christmas tree early?
Amy Morin, a Florida-based psychotherapist and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, says decorating for Christmas "stirs up nostalgia."
Therefore, sentimental types in particular may rush to decorate it in order to recreate pleasant times from Christmases past.
"For many people, Christmas was a magical time during childhood that is filled with happy memories," she said.
So it makes sense that people often want to decorate early because the sooner they get those decorations out, the sooner they can experience some of that magic again.
"The earlier they decorate, the longer the season lasts and they have more time to reflect on happy memories and positive things about the world. The holiday season offers 'a much-needed escape from the stress of everyday life,' without mentioned the shorter days and the increasingly cold weather.
"We feel better when we anticipate something good, and putting up the decorations early can remind people that the holidays are coming soon."
Professor Erlanger A. Turner, a clinical psychologist at Pepperdine University, said that early grooming can be explained by the 'joy anticipation' theory.
"By decorating early, people can prolong the feeling of excitement and happiness associated with the festive season," he told MailOnline.
"In our current global climate of increased exposure to violence, oppression and insecurity, many may see putting on decorations early as something they have control over."
According to a 1989 study, the presence of Christmas decorations inside and outside the home can make residents more social.
So those who make a big effort with the decorations or put them up especially early may be trying - consciously or unconsciously - to create friendships.
British psychoanalyst Steve McKeown also thinks that early decorators are nostalgic and like to 'relive the magic', but they may also be trying to 'compensate for past neglect'.
In other words, it is possible that their parents did not celebrate Christmas much during their childhood, which means that now they want to make the most of this holiday.
