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One in 10 Britons plans to put up a Christmas tree this week
A survey of 2,000 adults found that one in 10 Britons plans to put up a Christmas tree this week.
The survey describes a wider push to start celebrating early as “Christmas-maxxing”, or extending the festivities beyond December.
Four in 10 people said the traditional 24-day countdown is too short, and 17 per cent said they start feeling Christmassy after Halloween.
More than a quarter have already brought out decorations and started listening to Christmas music, while 22 per cent plan to watch festive films.
Some people extend the season with early shopping and decorations, including buying new decorations or putting up a tree a month ahead.
Presenter Amanda Holden has shared her decorations, and St Pancras International has unveiled an 11-metre festive display with 24 windows showing Christmas traditions.
A survey found that one in ten Britons plans to put up a Christmas tree this week.
The survey of 2,000 adults was commissioned by Celebrations chocolates.
Four in ten respondents said the traditional 24-day countdown to Christmas is too short.
More than a quarter have already started dusting off decorations and listening to Christmas music.
The article describes efforts to extend the festive season as “Christmas-maxxing.”
- Who
- One in ten Britons plans to put up a Christmas tree this week.
- What
- A survey found that some Britons are starting their Christmas celebrations early.
- When
- This week, according to an article published on 3 November 2026.
- Where
- Britain.
- Why
- Some people want to extend the festive period; the survey found that four in ten think the traditional 24-day countdown is too short.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Amanda Holden showed off her Christmas decorations on Instagram.
St Pancras International unveiled an 11-metre Christmas “tree” created with the German tourist board.
One in ten Britons plans to put up a Christmas tree, according to the survey.
- Early tree plans
- One in ten Britons plans to put up a tree this week
- Survey size
- 2,000 adults
- Countdown
- Four in ten say the traditional 24-day countdown is too short
- Early festive activity
- More than a quarter have started dusting off decorations and listening to Christmas music
- St Pancras display
- 11 metres tall, with 24 “curiosity windows
What people are saying
I don't think I'll ever be able to explain quite what Christmas means to me.
Even now, the decorations going up gives me a lump in my throat.
And, for the record, I still believe in Father Christmas.