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A Veranda report says 65% of the magazine’s editors prefer to start decorating for Christmas after Thanksgiving or during the first week of December. Another 15% favor a later point in December, while 20% said they decorate before Thanksgiving, including as early as Nov. 1.
Most editors surveyed by Veranda said Christmas decorating should begin after Thanksgiving or during the first week of December, according to a report by the design magazine. The survey found that 65% chose that window, while responses also showed support for decorating later in December or well before Thanksgiving.
Veranda said it asked magazine editors when they believe people should start decorating for Christmas. The report does not provide the survey’s sample size or field dates, so the percentages describe the editors included in the magazine’s survey, not a broader public poll. 65% selected after Thanksgiving or the first week of December, saying that schedule leaves room for Thanksgiving and marks a clear start to the Christmas season.
Another 15% also preferred to wait until after Thanksgiving, but said they would start later in December. The remaining 20% said they decorate before Thanksgiving; some cited the work involved and wanting to enjoy the decorations for longer, while one editor favored starting as early as Nov. 1. The report presents these as the editors’ preferences, not rules or a formal recommendation.
Veranda also pointed to examples of earlier seasonal decorating: it said the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park decorates on Thanksgiving Day and that Christmas at Biltmore begins Nov. 3, 2026. Those examples illustrate that decorating schedules vary across homes and venues. The report does not say that either example sets a standard for when households should begin.
Editors’ Preferences, Not a Rule
The survey offers a point of reference for people weighing holiday plans against family routines and the timing of Thanksgiving. With one in five surveyed editors favoring a pre-Thanksgiving start, the findings also show that even within the magazine’s group, there is no single agreed-upon date.
For readers, the practical takeaway is that the most common preference in this survey is to wait until Thanksgiving has passed, but the results leave room for different traditions. The magazine itself frames the decision as a matter of personal preference, shaped by household schedules and how long people want to enjoy their decorations. Its percentages should not be treated as a measure of what all Americans do or prefer.
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A Seasonal Timing Debate
Veranda describes the timing of Christmas decorations as a recurring point of debate, with people commenting that displays seem to appear earlier each year. The report focuses on that question through the views of editors, rather than presenting a study of consumer behavior or a poll of the general public.
The majority’s preferred window—after Thanksgiving or the first week of December—was described by the magazine as aligning with tradition and the start of Advent. The report also notes that some editors prefer to wait further into December, while others start in November. These are different approaches within the group surveyed, not evidence that one schedule is more correct.
“Decorating for Christmas is a lot of work, so we enjoy our decorations as long as possible.”
— A Veranda editor favoring an early start, quoted in the report
Survey Scope and Method
The report does not state how many editors participated, when they were surveyed, or how responses were collected. It also does not identify whether the editors represent multiple publications or only Veranda’s editorial office. The results therefore cannot establish how common each decorating schedule is among households generally.
It is also not clear from the report how respondents’ answers were categorized when they named a date or a period rather than choosing from a set list. The percentages are reported by Veranda, but the article does not provide further methodological detail or underlying response data.
Households Set Their Own Date
Veranda does not announce a follow-up survey or a future decision point. For readers planning their own decorations, the report’s findings offer a broad range: most surveyed editors favor starting after Thanksgiving or in early December, while other respondents prefer a later December start or November decorating.
The article’s conclusion leaves the timing to each household’s preferences, schedule and traditions. No shared deadline or required date is established by the survey.
Key Questions
When did most editors surveyed by Veranda say to start decorating?
65% said after Thanksgiving or during the first week of December. Veranda reported that they favored giving Thanksgiving its own time before beginning Christmas decorating.
How many editors preferred to decorate before Thanksgiving?
20% of the editors in the survey said they decorated before Thanksgiving. The report says some were willing to start as early as Nov. 1.
Did the editors agree on one correct date?
No. Responses ranged from before Thanksgiving to later in December. Veranda said the choice depends on personal preference, family schedules and traditions.
Does the survey represent the public’s preferences?
Not based on the information provided. The report describes a survey of editors and does not give its sample size or methodology, so its percentages should not be read as a measure of public opinion.
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