Christmas decorations bring much-needed holiday cheer every December, but as the new year arrives, it can be tricky to decide when it's the right time to pack them away for another year. According to an Opendoor report, 51% of people take down their holiday decorations around New Year’s Day. Dried-up Christmas trees are also considered a serious fire hazard, and experts say you shouldn’t keep a real tree inside for longer than four weeks. Of course, those with an artificial tree don't have to worry about disposal, which can make the decision even harder. Those who follow Christian traditions typically wait until January 6 or 7 to take down their decorations. This is because, according to Christianity, the twelve days of Christmas symbolize the time it took the wise men to travel to Bethlehem, which ends with the Epihany on January 6. The twelve days of Christmas symbolize the time it took the wise men to travel to Bethlehem, with the journey ending on January 6, the day of the Epiphany. For many, this marks the official end of the Christmas season, with some traditions recommending keeping the tree up until January 7 to avoid bad luck. According to the Neighbor's 2020 "Undeck the Halls" report, 33% of people believe Christmas decorations should definitely come down by February 1.