Halloween is over. Is November 1st Christmas Decoration Breakout Day?

Every Halloween, kids go door to door to trick or treat and adults dress up to hand out candy or have a few drinks. And every November 1, fans of the setting start the fight again how early is too early to start breaking out the Christmas decorations.

That previously reported by USA TODAYthe annual viral debate is rooted not only in preferences and good fun, but also in psychology. Some people may rush to put up that tinsel-covered tree because it evokes the warm fuzzies and fond memories of simpler times past, while others may be more inclined to delay or forego holiday decorating altogether to avoid evoking emotions not so pleasant and memories.

Of course, there are practicalities as well. A real tree is less likely to survive and still look lush and full in late December when it is cut and established as early as November 1st. And with other major holidays, including Thanksgiving, falling between late October and December, others aren’t so enamored with the idea of jumping straight to snowmen and Santa Claus.

One problem shoppers won’t have, however, is finding that holiday decor before the porch lights go out this very Thursday night. In fact, one store, HomeGoods, has declared November 1st the perfect official time to start decking the halls, even going as far as opening an hour earlier on Friday.

HomeGoods “Deck the Everything Day”

On Tuesday, HomeGoods announced its own in-store holiday: “Deck the Everything Day.”

According to one Press release, A survey by HomeGoods found that 74 percent of holiday decorators say they associate decorating for the holidays with joy, but more than half feel that decorating before Thanksgiving comes with some level of judgment. This is where the brand said it wanted to intervene.

On Nov. 1, Deck the Everything Day will see HomeGoods stores across the U.S. open an hour earlier at 8:30 a.m. to give shoppers more time to fill their carts with newly released holiday decor.

There will also be a pop-up event in New York’s Madison Square Park on Friday and Saturday featuring a life-size gingerbread house called “Deck The Everything Day Headquarters.” The event, which runs from 10am to 5pm on November 1 and from 9am to 5pm on November 2, will include Christmas decorating inspiration, holiday-themed activities and a chance to meet the wearer of the campaign, Kristin Chenoweth.

The brand is also hosting social media giveaways Friday through Monday, including four chances to win a $500 gift card. To enter, customers should like and comment on sweepstakes posts The HomeGoods Instagram.

“To me, the holidays are about family and making new memories while cherishing our past traditions,” Chenoweth said in a press release. “One of my favorite holiday rituals is wandering the aisles of HomeGoods for decorating inspiration. I’m so excited I can’t wait for my family to come over so we can decorate the halls, sip hot cocoa and enjoy a magical holiday. playlist.”

How early is too early? Social media weighs in

Spend some time scrolling through social media as November rolls around and you’ll find passionate decor views on both sides.

Those who eat to keep the Christmas cheer flowing aren’t afraid to share their excitement. They’re in good company, too, with celebrities like the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey, sharing that she breaks too out the snowflakes and holly nice and early. This year, she even posted an ad for her new Christmas line on Halloween.

Others just can’t wait for that cozy, comfortable feeling and to participate in their favorite traditions. With the stress of a contentious election season, the chance for a little escape is at the forefront of many minds.

Others, of course, can’t stand the idea of twinkling lights and candy canes coming on too soon. Whether it’s a general distaste for the holiday, a strong love of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and/or all things fall, or simply a firm belief that there’s a time for everything, for every Christmas decorating fanatic, you will find a detractor. .

Some certainly have good points — especially when it comes to running out of holiday music or the fear of missing out on gift shopping.

Wherever you stand on this issue, one thing is for sure: like it or not, none of us will be able to escape the debate.