Every November, as the calendar turns the page, a very popular debate starts to pop up on social media and around the coffee shop table: when is it appropriate to put up Christmas decorations?

For a lot of people, Remembrance Day on November 11th is seen as a time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans and active members of the military. Those who prefer to wait until after Remembrance Day believe that holding off on Christmas trees, lights, and holiday music is a simple way to keep the focus on remembrance and make sure the significance of the day is not overshadowed by the excitement of the holiday season.

Others see things differently. THAT WAS THE QUESTION we discussed today on Morning’s In The Bay w/ Danny on 99.9 The Bay.

Is it OK to put your tree up before November 11th? Or, should you wait? Here’s what listeners said:

“Definitely after having to do with respect”.

“Christmas tree after November 11. Respect for our veterans”.

“When I was a kid, family of 9, my parents put up the tree on Christmas Eve as decorating was a family event and little ones knew it meant Santa was coming that night. My wife’s family was mid November. We’ve compromised on the first weekend in December”.

“You know in the grand scheme of things let someone put up their Christmas tree when they choose to do so. Enjoy the day. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy the holiday whatever holiday it may be and just focus on the positive, because there’s gotta be positivity through all the craziness every single day”.

“Let’s dispense with judging others when we don’t understand what is happening in their world. Put the tree up if you want or need to and buy a poppy to thank our incredible veterans for our freedom to do so”.

“When raising my children: No tree up until December 15, but it stays up until mid-February to brighten the gloomy winter”.

As the discussion resurfaces each year, one thing is clear: regardless of where people stand on the issue, the majority of us share the same goal of showing respect for veterans while celebrating the traditions that matter most to them and their families.