When do/did you put up the xmas tree in your home?

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I usually do it the weekend after our American Thanksgiving (it’s ours; you can’t have it!). I was earlier than usual this year in having it ready for my granddaughter’s inspection on Thanksgiving. Let’s split the difference and call it late November ;-)

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