It’s only June but my Christmas tree is up already – people say I’m ‘wasting half the year’ but I’m just living life
A WOMAN has sparked controversy after revealing she’s already got her Christmas tree up – despite the fact it’s only June.
Janet took to social media to show off her festive set up, with an Argos tree and Santa ornaments surrounding it from B&M and The Range.
“Welcome to Christmas in June,” Janet began her TikTok video.
“Now I’ve had a lot of comments saying are you keeping the tree up? Yes I am.
“I’ve also had a lot of comments saying why would you put the tree up in June like you’re wasting half the year?”
Hitting back, Janet insisted she’s “living life to the full”.
“Just because we get told to put a tree up in December doesn’t mean we have to.
“So I am keeping mine up!”
Not only is Janet keeping her tree up, but she also said she was going to put up some Christmas signs on the wall, and add some “very, very huge candy canes” in the room too.
“Who cares? I don’t care. I don’t care what no one thinks,” she added.
Janet also revealed she loves nothing more than watching Christmas movies at nighttime, and even started her festive shopping six weeks ago.
“Merry June-mas my lovelies,” Janet concluded.
The comments section was immediately filled with people having their say about her early Christmas, with many on her side.
“I love it,” one wrote.
“I’m nearly done my Christmas shopping.
“I start early every year, I’m a single parent so it’s easier for me.”
“I have my tree up all year round and change it per season,” another added.
“I love Christmas because it just feels so magical when relaxing,” a third said.
How to look after your real Christmas tree
HERE'S what you need to know if you're buying a real Christmas tree:
First thing’s first: buy a pot (if it doesn’t come in one already).
You’ll need to treat your tree just like a houseplant and give it water and attention.
Make sure the container has good drainage – and it’s a good idea to put something underneath to catch the excess water.
Check the soil everyday to make sure it’s not drying out.
If it feels dry, give it some water. If it still feels moist, leave it alone as too much water can also kill a tree.
Also check the LED bulbs on your tree lights aren’t too hot as they could burn it, and keep your tree away from radiators.
When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig it up and use it again next year.
It’s a good idea to take it out of its pot when you do re-plant it though, as large trees don’t survive well in pots as their roots need space to grow.
“It’s my fave time of the year but my partner and children wouldn’t let me put them up yet!”
“I think it looks great! You do you,” someone else wrote.
“Haven’t taken all my decs down from last year – decided they’re staying up,” another said.
However, others entirely disagreed, insisting Janet was “taking away the fun” of Christmas by having the tree up for half the year.
“Having it up all year you are ruining the magic of Christmas – you’re taking away the fun,” one wrote.
“Give it a bit more time and you will get sick of it, so you’re ruining it.”
“I don’t get it. Makes Christmas less special and exciting surely?” another added.
“Just weird – this world is full of weirdos,” a third raged.
“I’d get bored and not be excited for Xmas anymore,” someone else wrote.
“No, it’s not living life to the full – it means your wasting your life away,” another said.