Nearly 9 million Australians decorate for Christmas before December arrives
Research shows almost nine million Australians decorate for Christmas before December, with 57 per cent of 18-24-year-olds starting early.
A Balsam Hill survey found Australians are bringing forward their Christmas plans. Thirty-eight per cent decorate in November, and 1.4 per cent start in September or earlier, equivalent to almost 280,000 people.
Younger age groups lead this shift: 57 per cent of 18-24-year-olds, 55 per cent of 25-34-year-olds, and 53 per cent of 35-44-year-olds decorate before December, compared with just 29 per cent of those aged 65 and older.
The top reason cited is wanting something joyful to look forward to (43 per cent), followed by wanting the festive feeling to last longer (31 per cent). Thirty per cent also said early retail promotions influence their timing.
- Nearly 9 million Australians
- Early decorators
- 38 per cent
- November decorators
- 1.4 per cent or 280,000 people
- September starters
- 57 per cent
- 18-24 year-olds early
Why it mattersThe trend shows Australians are actively choosing longer periods of happiness rather than following fixed calendar conventions.
AustraliaChristmas decoration patterns are shifting earlier across Australia, especially among younger generations seeking extended festive cheer.
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