IF YOU haven’t taken your Christmas tree down by today you might want to get a move on, according to one etiquette expert.
Leading British etiquette coach William Hanson says that you’re common if your halls are still decked by January 6 and that only the Queen is allowed to still have hers up.
This is because today marks Twelfth Night on the Christian calendar, otherwise known as Epiphany.
The Epiphany is a Christian feast day, also known as the 12th day of Christmas, which falls on January 6 and marks the official end to the festive season, which means time to take down the decs.
Speaking to Fabulous Digital, William explains: “The only person allowed to keep their Christmas decorations up beyond today is Her Majesty The Queen.
“The Queen keeps hers until Accession Day, which is 6th February – the anniversary of George VI’s death (her father).
“If your father was a former King Emperor then you too are allowed to keep your baubles up for longer. If not, having your decorations displayed is remarkably common.”
It’s widely believed to be bad luck to keep decorations up after Twelfth Night.
However, the Queen is said to keep her decs up until February 6, which marks the anniversary of her father’s death.
