Well, Matt Siberry, head of home at Pinterest UK is here to tell you that if Twelfth Night isn’t your thing, there is no wrong or right answer, no matter what anybody thinks.

He explains: “Of course, every Christmas tree that goes up has to come down. Once Christmas Day has passed, leftovers consumed and New Year’s Eve celebrations have been had, the tradition of Twelfth Night says you should take your tree and decorations down by 5 or 6 January [depending on whether you’re counting down from Christmas Day or Boxing Day].

“Although, there are no rules in the decor world. While some may prefer to start packing away their decorations ahead of the new year for a fresh start, others may wish to hang onto the festivities for longer. We often see users coming to Pinterest for home inspiration in January as they give their home a refresh for the new year.”

That being said, if you really wanted to, there’s nothing to say you can’t keep your decorations up all year round if you want to. Just keep the life cycle of your tree in mind.

Siberry says: “While it can feel meaningful to follow tradition, you should take down your Christmas tree when it’s the most convenient for you and your family – whether that’s the day after Christmas, sometime in January or even if you prefer to keep your fairy lights up all year round for a cosy feel to your space.”

When should Christmas decorations come down? There’s no right or wrong time